The lines to lanch new Asia - South America trade

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), and Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd. (PIL) recently announced the launch of a new biweekly service (NHX-2) from Asia to the east coast of South America (ECSA). This new service is in addition to the current New Horizon Express (NHX-1) service currently offered by the four lines.

Commencing in March, NHX-2 enhances current services to the growing South American market with direct coverage to Vitoria, Brazil, as well as a faster transit time to Rio de Janeiro. The group plans to further expand this to a fixed-day weekly service should there be strong support from the market.

Meanwhile, the current NHX service introduces a call to Pusan from the middle of March, allowing NHX partners to offer customers a nonstop express between Korea and the ECSA.