DP World’s CCT adds new China–East India Service
January 11, 2021
CI5 service to enhance operations and reinforce Chennai Port’s position as South India’s major trade gateway
DP World operated Chennai Container Terminal (CCT) has added a new China–East India Service, “CI5 service” to enhance connectivity to South East Asia and China. The service is operated by a consortium of five vessel operators – Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines, KMTC, Goldstar Lines and BTL.
The new weekly service is the first-ever service from Chennai that will provide direct connection to Pasir Gudang, Malaysia and Kaohsiung and Taiwan, and will also offer direct connectivity to key ports of China – Shekou and Qingdao, on the East Bound leg.