INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its Port of Melbourne operation in Australia has introduced the enhanced Wallaby service.
Wallaby made a port call on Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) last September.
“Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the Wallaby service offers a faster and more direct connection between Australia, New Zealand, and North Asia to provide customers with improved reliability and efficiency,” ICTSI said in a statement.
“The revised port rotation provides coverage of New Zealand ports, including Bluff, and a seamless connection to MSC’s global network via the shipping line’s main hubs in Hong Kong, Yantian, Shanghai and Ningbo. The full port rotation is as follows: Hong Kong-Yantian-Xiamen-Shanghai- Ningbo-Sydney-Melbourne-Auckland-Bluff-Lyttelton-Wellington-Napier-Tauranga-Melbourne- Brisbane-Hong Kong,” it added.
Bruno Porchietto, VICT chief executive officer said the Wallaby service highlights the terminal’s “capability to handle growing volume.”
It also further solidifies VICT’s position as a “leading container terminal in Australia,” said Porchietto.
“We are honored that MSC has chosen VICT as a key port of call for the Wallaby service,”he said.
The inaugural call of the Wallaby service was marked by the arrival of the vessel MSC Eleni. The service is expected to turn in 10 weeks and will deploy 10 ships of 2,700 to 5,000 TEU capacity. The MSC Eleni made its second call to VICT last 13 October as part of its northbound trip.
“The addition of the Wallaby service to VICT’s portfolio underscores the terminal’s commitment to provide world-class services. VICT is steadfast in investing in infrastructure and technology to ensure safe, transparent and seamless cargo movement,” ICTSI said.
