German shipping company Hapag Lloyd has announced that it will launch a new container service between the continents of Asia and Africa, the service being initiated because of an increase in demand for more fixed services.

To be known as WSX, the new service will begin operating in July with fortnightly journeys between Asia and the African nations of South Africa, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria.  Specifically the WSX service will depart the Shanghai port with subsequent destinations being the ports of Ningbo, Xiamen, Shekou, Port Kelang, Durban, Tema, Lome and Lagos, before returning to Shanghai via Durban and Port Kelang.

Five container vessels will be deployed on the service with varying capacity.  Hapag Lloyd will contribute one vessel while partner company’s China Shipping and Maruba Lines provide the remainder.

With the first departure from Shanghai set for July 15th, Hapag Lloyd hopes that the WSX service will address existing and future customer requirements for a direct and reliable fixed day service between the two continents.

Source: Hapag Lloyd

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