HONG KONG: OOCL will be enhancing its services with faster transit times between Asia and East Africa effective from mid of May. The Asia-East Africa Service 1 (EAX1) will be upgraded with direct calls from Central China and South China to Mombasa on Westbound sailings and fast transit times from Mombasa back to Asia.

New port rotation of EAX1: Shanghai - Ningbo - Nansha - Singapore - Mombasa - Singapore - Nansha – Shanghai.

Effective voyage will be ETA Shanghai on May 21.

This enhancement is in line with its commitment to offering competitive products that meet customer requirements in today’s evolving market environment and complementing its existing Asia-East Africa network.  Customers will find its Asia-East Africa suite of products offering flexibility and more shipping options, such as: The Asia-East Africa Service 3 (EAX3), providing direct calls from Central China and South China to Mombasa, with the flexibility of multiple first leg options in this service loop.

• Port rotation of EAX3: Shanghai - Ningbo - Shekou - Singapore - Port Kelang - Colombo - Mombasa - Colombo - Port Kelang - Singapore – Shanghai.

The Asia-East Africa Service 4 (EAX4), providing direct services from Singapore and Port Kelang to Dar Es Salaam, which also offers flexible first leg options to meet customer requirements.

• Port rotation of EAX4: Singapore - Port Kelang - Colombo – Dar Es Salaam - Colombo – Singapore.