ZIM launching a new West Coast Central America service

ZIM recently announced the extension of its service coverage with a new service, Balboa Central America Express (BCA), connecting ports in the West Coast of Central America with ZIM`s global ZIM Container Service Pacific (ZCP), via the port of Balboa in Panama.

The new service will operate 2 vessels on a weekly basis with the following rotation:

Balboa (Panama) - Acajutla (El Salvador) - Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) - Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) - Puerto Quetzal - Acajutla - Balboa

Balboa Central America Express offers an excellent, fast connection between Asian ports covered by ZCP and the ports in this growing region.

The service allows frequent and reliable access to the ports of Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala and Acajutla in El Salvador, with one transshipment in Balboa, with one of the best transit times in the market. The connection to ZIM`s main ZCP service enables further links through ZIM`s global network, covering all major trade routes.

The first vessel to load from Asia is the Zim Shenzhen, sailing from Ningbo on August 21st, Shanghai August 22nd, Busan August 24th; arriving Balboa September 13th, arriving Acajutla September 18th, and Quetzal September 19th. < Korea Shipping Gazette >