The Launching of a New Direct Service between ASIA, SOUTH & WEST AFRICA

Shipping lines NYK and NileDutch are launching a new direct service between Asia, South Africa and West Africa on 17 June. The twice-monthly service will have a rotation of Shanghai , Shekou, Durban , Lome , Tema and Lagos , with two vessels of 2,200teu and 2,700teu.

NYK Europe's liner division senior trade director Yasunobo Suzuki said: “This new service is being introduced to support the huge inward investment by our Asian customers in west Africa, built upon growing demands of African consumers.”

The service is the first joint venture between NYK and NileDutch, and represents NYK's only call in west Africa.