Cosco Shipping Bulk has launched its first dedicated container liner service, marking a strategic expansion beyond bulk shipping, reported the UK's Seatrade Maritime News.

The vessel Guo Yun Hai made its maiden call at Nansha Port Area, Guangzhou, inaugurating a direct multi purpose route linking South China with North Africa. The service connects Qingdao, Incheon, Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Suez Canal, Port Said West, Benghazi, Misrata and Valencia.

The new corridor strengthens trade between the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area and North Africa, offering a 21 day transit from Nansha to Libya, the fastest currently available. Officials said the service enhances logistics efficiency and market connectivity.

Designed for flexibility, the service can carry dangerous goods containers including new energy vehicles, lithium batteries and energy storage units. It is equipped with 220 reefer plugs to support diverse export cargo, with Cosco highlighting its advantages of economy, efficiency and reliability.

Source：Dolphin