Trade & Industry Advisory
29 April 2020 • 2 min read
OOCL: Improvements to the Middle East Service
OOCL is pleased to introduce a direct call to the port of Umm Qasr in our Middle East Service 4 (ME4) product, effective from August 6 with the fist sailing in Shanghai.
OOCL has announced a change in its Middle East Service 4 with effect from August 6, 1st sailing from Shanghai with the new route for the service.
The press release is appended below for your reference and use.
Dear Valued Customer:
OOCL is pleased to introduce a direct call to the port of Umm Qasr in our Middle East Service 4 (ME4) product, effective from August 6 with the fist sailing in Shanghai.

With the market reach and connections that the Umm Qasr port can provide, the ME4 service will improve our overall suite of Asia-Middle East products with competitive connections and a more comprehensive service network to the Middle East for customers.
The new ME4 port rotation will be as follows:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Taipei – Shekou – Tanjung Pelepas – Port Kelang – Jebel Ali – Umm Qasr – Jebel Ali – Port Kelang – Hong Kong – Shanghai.

Source: OOCL.com
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