Maiden call at BNCT with CMA CGM

Busan Port Authority announced Busan New Port Container Terminal (BNCT) started operations at its new terminal on February 10.

CMA CGM called at the newest and most advanced terminal in Korea with the maiden call of the RUFEX service. The service is operated on the route between China, Korea and Russia by the ‘MEDBOTHNIA’ with her vessel sharing partners, Maersk Line, OOCL, China Shipping, and CSAV, as well as the Busan Port Authority in attendance.

A net crane productivity of 28 moves per hour was achieved. Maersk Line’s Busan Operations Director, Mr. J.K. Han, said, “The 1st vessel calls at BNCT are very promising and I’m sure BNCT will do great in the future.”

China Shipping’s Busan Head, Mr. J.C. Kim, said, “As we are a vessel sharing partner of CMA CGM, we are confident of BNCT in the future.” Won-Mou Lee, head of CMA CGM Busan, delivered a big confidence booster saying, “Based on today’s performance we are comfortable to continue adding services at BNCT.” < Korea Shipping Gazette >