Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica (CCNI), Hanjin Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Wanhai Lines and Zim Integrated Shipping Services have agreed to cooperate on the service from Asia to South America East Coast via South Africa.

The joint operation will take effect on April serving Korea, Central and South China, Sinagapore, South Africa, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.

The new weekly service will consist of eleven vessels of 4,200 TEU, Hanjin and Zim deploying 3 vessels each, CCNI and Wanhai – 2 vessels each and Hapag-Lloyd deploying one vessel plus slot purchase from other lines.

Partners are confident their service will provide a viable addition to the trade, offering each their network and expertise in Asia and South America.