WASHINGTON: Krishnapatnam Port, India’s largest all-weather, deep water port on the east-coast, has launched a weekly mainline service from China to the port. The service, to be operated by Maersk line in partnership with Hanjin Shipping of Korea, will provide the fastest and most competitive service to the exporters and importers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Northern Tamil Nadu to the ports of China, Far East Asia and South East Asia.
The current transit time for bulk cargo like furniture, which take 40-45 days to reach the consignee will be halved with the launch of the new service. The weekly call of the mainline service was inaugurated by Mr. Franck Dedenis – MD, Maersk Line, on 29th August 2016 at Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal along with Mr. Anil Yendluri- Director & CEO, Krishnapatnam Port.
“Andhra Pradesh, Bangalore and Hyderabad attract a huge volume of container cargo from China. Krishnapatnam Port owing to its strategic location and being a new age port is an ideal gateway for such shipments. Suppliers in China are keen to use our port as a gateway for their current shipments as it is well poised to provide a very compelling and cost-efficient route for the traders based on the Southern periphery of the country.” said Anil Yendluri, Director & CEO of the Krishnapatnam Port Company. The service has been commenced in response to a strong representation from exporters of cotton, minerals, chilies, granite etc to eastern destinations; with the service calls directed at the ports of Shanghai, Qingdao, Nansha, Xingagang, Busan and Singapore.
