EVERGREEN Line has revamped its services to/from Dublin, Ireland and Liverpool in northwest England from its hub in Rotterdam to offer twice-weekly service to Dublin and by taking slots on common carrier X-PRESS feeders for a commencing a weekly service to Liverpool.
The move is designed to more effectively integrate the line's services to/from the North of England and Ireland within its global network. The container shipping line said it will also run its own weekly Dublin service from Rotterdam.
The company said the combination of its own vessel operation together with use of slots on its partner's feeder service is a "significant improvement to the service it can deliver to its customers in two very important regions of trade," a statement said.
"The arrangement meets both customer demands for regular and reliable service to northwest UK and Ireland and cost-effective operational parameters."
It said the overall transit times to and from both ports will be enhanced and there will be an increased ability to coordinate the transshipment of cargo at Rotterdam.
"In addition to allowing its customer base on Merseyside and in the Republic of Ireland greater access to its worldwide service network, Evergreen believes the new initiative will also better serve other regions of the UK, including the North of England, Midlands and Scotland."
"With road transport becoming increasingly susceptible to unforeseen delays, customers requiring a more carbon-free approach to transport and fuel costs ever a consideration, Evergreen believes the short-sea option to be an important one to develop."
The Evergreen operated 700-TEU Vega Stockholm is due to make the inaugural sailing on the Dublin service from Rotterdam on July 30. The slot arrangement on both X-PRESS services to Dublin and Liverpool will commence in the same week.
WORLD SHIPPING
29 July 2014 - 17:16
Evergreen ups Dublin, Liverpool-Rotterdam services
EVERGREEN Line has revamped its services to/from Dublin, Ireland and Liverpool in northwest England from its hub in Rotterdam to offer twice-weekly service to Dublin and by taking slots on common carrier X-PRESS feeders for a commencing a weekly service to Liverpool.
WORLD SHIPPING
29 July 2014 - 17:16
Evergreen ups Dublin, Liverpool-Rotterdam services
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