News / KMTC to dip its toes back in the transpacific trade after 40 years

KMTC Dubai Credit KMTC Line

KMTC Dubai Credit KMTC Line.

20/05/2025

South Korean regional carrier KMTC Line has returned to the transpacific after 40 years, joining SeaLead Shipping’s Asia-US west coast (AWC) service.

From 17 June, the service, to be marketed as the Asia-Pacific Express (APX) by KMTC, is currently operated by Singapore-based ...

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Rajeev Kathuria
May 20, 2025 at 1:52 pm
This is much needed relief ,while KMTC joining the Transpacific route.

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