DP World secures new shipping service connecting China to Australia

DP World Australia has secured a new international shipping service into Australia with international carrier T.S. Lines.

T.S. Lines recently launched its CA2 service, connecting Australia to China’s major shipping hub, with DP World Australia selected as the stevedore of choice.

The new commercial freight service commenced with the arrival of the T.S Haipong at the DP World Sydney Terminal, with future shipments secured to call on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Terminals.

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With direct weekly sailings from China to Australia, this major international shipping service has a 42-day rotation to provide additional capacity to support an increase in the demand of imported goods.

The 6 vessels will connect Australia’s key terminals to China’s Qingdao, Shanghai and Ningbo ports.

DP World Australia CEO Andrew Adam said the partnership builds on the the existing partnership with T.S. Lines and their confidence in the Australian market.

“In a highly competitive market, locally and globally, securing this new shipping service with T.S. Lines reinforces our service performance levels, which continue to see minimal delays at our ports,” Adam said.

“With enterprise agreements finalised at DP World, this further reinforces our position within the industry as leaders in delivering superior market service levels for our customers and look forward to a long-term partnership with T.S Lines,” he said.

Alan Sims, Director of Seaway, agents for TS Lines in Australia said that they are pleased to introduce TS Lines’ new CA2 service into Australia, further building on their capacity and service to their customers.

“We are confident the CA2 will be well received given the growing demand in our trade-lane,” Sims said.

“We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with DP World Australia and their clear focus on service delivery,” he said.

Source: DP World Australia