DP World Cochin to host SIG service, expand SE Asia, ME connectivity
The new weekly service has four vessels deployed with a capacity of 2,800 TEUs
DP World’s International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) at Cochin will host a new weekly mainline service - SIG - operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE) to strengthen the India - Southeast Asia and the Middle East trade link.
DP World Cochin flagged off the new service by welcoming the first vessel, M.V. Safeen Prism, on December 7, 2023, says an official release.
The new weekly service has four vessels deployed with a capacity of 2,800 TEUs, and covers a port rotation between Singapore – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Dammam – Jebel Ali – Cochin – Colombo – Singapore.
“The launch of our SIG service marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s connectivity to global trade," says Ravinder Johal, COO, Ports & Terminals, Subcontinent and MENA region, DP World. "A pioneering initiative, SIG highlights our commitment to enhancing supply chain efficiencies, building direct trade routes, and supporting economic growth. With this service, exim businesses will be able to explore newer markets across Southeast Asia and the Middle East."