Thai-based container shipping line RCL Group has announced the upgrading of a Far East to West Asia and Middle East (RGA) service.
The enhanced RGA service, which is expected to commence on 5 September from the port of Ho Chi Minh, will have extended coverage, including the port of Nhava Sheva in its westbound voyage and Dammam. At the same time, the duration of a full service rotation will extend from the current 35 days to 42 days.
The updated port rotation will be: Cai Mep, Vietnam (Tuesday) – Laem Chabang, Thailand (Friday) – Port Klang, Malaysia (Tuesday) – Nhava Sheva, India (Wednesday) – Jebel Ali, UAE (Monday) – Dammam, Saudi Arabia (Wednesday) – Sohar, Oman (Saturday) – Nhava Sheva (Thursday) – Port Klang (Friday) – Cai Mep (Tuesday)
RCL will keep operating the RGA service with one container vessel.
A company’s spokesperson said, “The new RGA complements RCL’s existing products providing additional frequency from South East Asia to India & Saudi Arabia. As part of our continuous commitment to provide a comprehensive network between South East Asia, West Asia & Middle East, the group will continue to upgrade/enhance our services.”