DaChan Bay Terminals has strengthened its Middle East network with a new direct service launched on November 5, providing fast, efficient logistics between South China and the Middle East. The new service, jointly operated by ESL, Global Feeder Shipping, KMTC, and T.S. Lines under the service codes SMX / AIM3, aims to offer importers and exporters reliable, cost-effective shipping options.

In addition to this new service, the existing GLX / GALEX / AIM route, operated by ESL, Global Feeder Shipping, and KMTC, has been bolstered with Ocean Network Express (ONE) joining the lineup under the service code GLX. Together, these enhancements offer quicker transit times, broadened coverage in the Middle East, and greater service frequency.

Brian Yeung, Managing Director at DaChan Bay Terminals, shared his enthusiasm, noting, “We are pleased to be the preferred port for these Middle East services, providing exporters with more opportunities to reach emerging markets.”

The new service includes five vessels, each with a capacity of 3,000 – 4,400 TEUs, following a port rotation of DaChan Bay – Port Kelang – Jebel Ali – Hamad – Nansha – DaChan Bay. Meanwhile, the enhanced service deploys seven vessels with capacities between 6,600 – 8,500 TEUs on a revised route of DaChan Bay – Port Kelang – Jebel Ali – Dammam – Bahrain – Busan – Qingdao – Xiamen – DaChan Bay.

This expansion underscores DaChan Bay Terminals’ commitment to supporting trade flows between South China and key Middle Eastern markets, benefiting both importers and exporters with greater flexibility and speed.