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July 26 2010
Vessel arrival marks start of MOL US East Coast service
MOL announced the arrival of the MOL Paramount in Halifax as part of the SVE service, a new all-water service to expedite cargo from major Asian ports to Halifax and key destinations on the US East Coast, via the Suez Canal.
The MOL Paramount is the largest container vessel (with a nominal capacity of 6,350 TEUs to dock in Halifax and at the Halterm Terminal, and is also the first MOL vessel to call at Halifax.
The SVE (South China/Vietnam-N. American East Coast) service is jointly operated by MOL and “K’’ Line.
MOL provides two ships and “K’’ Line seven, with the average capacity of approximately 5,500 TEUs, replacing the existing service operated by “K’’ Line.
The introduction of the new service enables MOL to offer direct connections and the shortest transit times from Vietnam/South China/Singapore to Halifax.
“Despite the global recession, MOL has maintained a strong commitment to Canada with virtually no downward adjustment in space,” said Brent Coulthard, regional vice- president.
“Our new SVE service calling Halifax further reinforces this dedication to Canadian customers. With its industry leading transit times from Southern China and direct link from Ho Chi Minh, the market response has been beyond expectations.”
The port rotation is Cai Mep, Shekou, Hong Kong, Yantian, Singapore, Halifax, New York, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Savannah, Singapore, Cai Mep.
source: cna
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