First direct China-Scotland container service launched
A direct container shipping service connecting China and Scotland is being launched for the first time.
The new freight route between Chinese ports and Greenock Ocean Terminal is a partnership between KC Liner Agencies, DKT Allseas and China Xpress.
KC Liner said the direct sailings would almost halve transit times, compared with services via continental Europe or other southern UK ports.
It added the move was in response to growing global supply chain pressures.
The maiden China Xpress voyage from Ningbo is scheduled to berth at Scotland's deepest container terminal in late August.
It will lead to three sailings per month in each direction.
The new service aims to cut the journey time from about 60 days to an estimated 33 by eliminating unscheduled port congestion delays in Rotterdam.
Exports from Scotland will include beer, whisky, confectionery, gin, paper, shortbread, water and machinery, while imports will include textiles, furniture, toys, fitness equipment and footwear.
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