MSC, a global leader in shipping, has announced the enhancement of its Bengal service, establishing direct connections between China and Bangladesh. This move aims to strengthen the company’s position in the market. The upgraded Bengal service will offer a transit time of just ten days from Shanghai to Chattogram, providing customers with faster and more efficient shipping services.
In addition to the Bengal service upgrade, MSC is also set to launch a new standalone service named Saola. This service will provide direct connections between Central China and Vietnam, with competitive transit times, offering more options and flexibility for customers.
Further improvements will be made to the Kaguya service, benefiting long-haul cargo to and from Japan with a connection via Busan. These enhancements are designed to make shipping more efficient and reliable for businesses and individuals alike.
The first sailings for the enhanced services are scheduled as follows:
- Bengal: MSC Chaewon Voyage SX428A – ETA Qingdao 8 July 2024
- Saola: MSC Vigour Voyage HS428A – ETA Shanghai 10 July 2024
- Kaguya: MSC Lilou III Voyage HG429A – ETA Busan 20 July 2024
The full rotations are as follows:
Bengal service
Qingdao – Ningbo – Shanghai – Chattogram – Singapore – Tanjung Pelepas – Qingdao
Saola service
Shanghai – Ningbo – Haiphong – Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau – Shanghai
Kobe – Osaka – Hakata – Busan – Kobe
These enhancements reflect MSC’s commitment to improving connectivity and service options in the Asian shipping market.