VIZAG: Simatech, a pioneer in feeder service in the Gulf, Indian Sub-Continent, Far East and East Africa has now extended its existing CCG service to Vizag offering direct connectivity to Colombo, Cochin, Jebel Ali & Sohar. Having considered the developments in Visakhapatnam and with its future prospects, Simatech, post its successful stint in Chennai  is confident of repeating the success story in the port city too. With the addition of Simatech service, Vizag now has the unique distinction of having all the prominent feeder operators deploying their weekly services connecting Colombo, Singapore and Jebel Ali.

 

This service will utilise four 2,000-TEU containerships, with three vessels deployed by Simatech and remaining one operated by Evergreen Line. The port rotation of the service is Vizag-Krishnapatnam-Chennai-Colombo-Cochin-Jebel Ali-Sohar-Cochin-Colombo-Vizag. This weekly service shall be operated on a fixed day basis, viz every Tuesday at VCT.

 

The CCG is a unique service offering direct connectivity to Sohar besides Jebel Ali. The mineral and metal rich industries in the hinterland of Visakhapatnam would certainly benefit from Sohar call as most of the raw materials like chrome ore; quick lime and scrap are largely imported to Vizag from Sohar.

 

The maiden call of this service was made by Evergreen vessel last week and m.v. Taroko is the Simatech vessel that called Visakha Container Terminal on 19 May 2015.The launch of the new service was felicitated by VCT team with a small gathering on board the vessel with an exchange of mementos. Sima Marine (India) Pvt. Ltd. Director Mr. Hilton Mike personally graced the occasion to commemorate the maiden voyage of Simatech at VCT.

 

This service from Vizag will provide the shipping lines an additional option of connecting Colombo for their westbound cargoes which is presently catered by the lone feeder service from Visakhapatnam.