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Wan Hai Lines will become the first liner operator to have a direct connection between Asia and the US east coast port of Philadelphia.
From 8 July, the port will be added to the Taiwanese carrier’s Asia-USEC service, as Wan Hai seeks to become more competitive as a transpacific operator.
The port rotation will be Haiphong-Shekou-Kaohsiung-Qingdao-Charleston-Philadelphia-New York-Haiphong.
Wan Hai said the reason for adding Philadelphia was to make its US east coast service “more comprehensive” and make it convenient for shippers that need ...
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