News / BAL seals slot deal with Alibaba carrier Transfar for China-US/Mexico trade

BAL Peace is currently en route to Mexico. Credit VesselFinder

Hong Kong-based BAL Container Line has signed a slot charter agreement with Transfar Shipping for an initial 12 month period, starting on 27 June.

The agreement is for the Pacific trades from China to US and Mexican Pacific ports, with the Hong Kong carrier chartering space “as needed, as available”.

According to Alphaliner, Transfar, a subsidiary of online retailer Alibaba, currently operates six ships on the Pacific trade, but only three call at west coast ports, the others operate to ports on ...