THE port of Oakland won its fourth first call from Asia when the world's No 2 ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) announced that its weekly Sentosa Service would call first at the northern California port from November 6.
This is a major upgrade in Oakland's business with Southeast Asia. It also links Oakland with ports in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, reported the American Journal of Transportation.
'We're excited to welcome MSC's service because Southeast Asia is an important, growing market,' said Port of Oakland maritime director Bryan Brandes. 'We're also gratified that the shipping industry continues to acknowledge Oakland's role in world trade by adding more and more capacity.'
According to the port, imports make up 55 per cent of Oakland's loaded container volume in 2021. Traditionally, Oakland reports a 50-50 split between imports and exports. The change reflects Oakland's growing first-call business, the port said.
Cargo owners can use the Sentosa service to avoid sending cargo through Southern California ports. More than 60 ships a day anchor outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach awaiting berths.
Cargo on those vessels is stranded for up to two weeks. By using the Sentosa service, importers can bypass Southern California bottlenecks, the Port of Oakland said.
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This is a major upgrade in Oakland's business with Southeast Asia. It also links Oakland with ports in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, reported the American Journal of Transportation.
'We're excited to welcome MSC's service because Southeast Asia is an important, growing market,' said Port of Oakland maritime director Bryan Brandes. 'We're also gratified that the shipping industry continues to acknowledge Oakland's role in world trade by adding more and more capacity.'
According to the port, imports make up 55 per cent of Oakland's loaded container volume in 2021. Traditionally, Oakland reports a 50-50 split between imports and exports. The change reflects Oakland's growing first-call business, the port said.
Cargo owners can use the Sentosa service to avoid sending cargo through Southern California ports. More than 60 ships a day anchor outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach awaiting berths.
Cargo on those vessels is stranded for up to two weeks. By using the Sentosa service, importers can bypass Southern California bottlenecks, the Port of Oakland said.
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