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UWL_Swire Express Service arriving at Port of Seattle _1_ _1_
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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, ...

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  • James Yang

    May 27, 2022 at 1:04 am

    It 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.

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