MSC launches new service connecting major ports in China and India

World’s largest container line MSC is adding a new inter-Asian service called Shikra between major ports in China and India.

The new Shikra service, operated exclusively by MSC, is named after the small bird of prey that inhabits much of Southeast Asia and India.

Commencing with MSC Mara on voyage QS321A, with an estimated time of arrival at Qingdao Port on May 23, the rotation will be as follows:

Qingdao (China) – Shanghai (China) – Ningbo (China) – Kaohsiung (Taiwan) – Shekou (China) – Singapore – Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Nhava Sheva (India) – Mundra (India) – Colombo (Malaysia) – Port Klang – Singapore – Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) – Vung Tau (Vietnam) – Qingdao

Source: News Network