Dubai-based SeaLead Shipping has been offering a new Far East service between Hamburg and China through the Suez Canal since September.
Following the successful first call of the "Goofy," three more Feedermax-class vessels will arrive in Hamburg by early November. The 2,200 TEU vessel "Manet" is expected at Burchardkai at the end of September, followed by the arrival of the "SL Tweety" (2,500 TEU) in October and the "Snoopy" (2,500 TEU) is scheduled to reach Hamburg in early November. The departure frequency is then to be increased to a total of two monthly arrivals and departures for Hamburg.
Following the successful first call of the "Goofy," by early November three more Feedermax-class vessels will arrive in Hamburg. © Hasenpusch Productions
New Far East service creates another fast connection between Hamburg and China.
The service currently calls at the ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Nansha, Qingdao and Busan. In Hamburg, the service serves HHLA Container Terminals Burchardkai (CTB), HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) and HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA).
Commercially, the service is operated by NVOCC Volta Container Line, with clearing and marketing handled by Germany-based liner agent Peter W. Lampke Ltd & Co.
High demand for transportation from the Far East
PWL Managing Director, Andree Brinkmann, sees good prospects for further sailings from the Far East towards Europe. The volume of imports destined for Hamburg is already rising to 1,200 and eventually 1,800 TEU as a result of the next three arrivals, he said. The bookings are a good signal, he said, adding that the market and also major carriers have gained confidence.
An end to the demand for sailings from the Far East to Europe - even on smaller liner services - is not in sight until at least the end of this year. Although the continuation of the service beyond Chinese New Year can only be speculated so far, PWL expects Sea Lead to maintain its newfound presence in Europe in the coming year.
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