Monday (May 7) will see the launch by Gold Star Line, in partnership with Cosco Shipping, of a fully containerised weekly service – branded SA1 - connecting the Far East to South Africa.
Eight vessels will be deployed on a 63-day rotation.
The SEASPAN FELIXSTOWE will inaugurate the service calling Xingang – Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Nansha – Singapore – Port Kelang – Durban – Port Elizabeth – Port Kelang – Hong Kong – Xingang.
Diamond Shipping Services has been appointed the Gold Star Line agent in South Africa.