UWL looks to double up as transpacific service with Swire expands
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NVOCC UWL has launched an express service from Vietnam to Seattle, claiming niche liner services are “here to stay.”
Operated by Swire Shipping, Ohio-based UWL said the exclusive bi-weekly service would depart Ho Chi Minh City and arrive at the port of Seattle in 18 days, making it the “fastest trip from Vietnam to the US”.
Furthermore, UWL claimed, the agreement with Swire marks the “first dedicated ocean service by an NVOCC in the trade”.
UWL president Duncan Wright added: “Congestion and rate ...
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James Yang
May 27, 2022 at 1:04 amIt is a smart move, but very expensive one. The long term viability is indeed questionable. The price/cost entailed with the suspension of such niche services should also be taken into consideration.