KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce upgrade of its Intra-Asia Service (JABCO-1 and JABCO-2) with better transit times between Japan and Thailand.
With this enhancement, “K” Line can offer efficient, high-quality services in its Japan – Thailand coverage, maintaining direct coverage for China – Vietnam – Thailand – Philippines trade lane.
A total of 7 vessels will be deployed by “K” Line and SITC in two Intra-Asia Loops.
Details of the service are as follows:-
- Vessel Deployment:
Three (3) x 1700 TEU type vessels for JABCO-1 (“K” Line x 3 vessels)
Four (4) x 1200 TEU type vessels for JABCO-2 (“K” Line x 1 vessel)
- Port Rotation:
JABCO-1: Shimizu – Tokyo – Yokohama – Nagoya – Osaka – Kobe – Laem Chabang – Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Ho Chi Minh – Shimizu
JABCO-2: Tokyo – Yokohama – Hitachinaka – Shanghai – Ningbo – Ho Chi Minh – Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Manila – Shanghai – Tokyo
- Service Frequency:
Weekly
- Commencement Date:
ETA Shimizu 26th Feb 2013 for JABCO-1
ETA Tokyo Middle of Mar 2013 for JABCO-2