COSCO SHIPPING Launches New U.S. Southwest Route with Inaugural Call at Yangpu Port

Recently, the "COSCO Netherlands" berthed at Yangpu International Container Terminal (Berth 5), marking the official launch of Hainan Free Trade Port’s seventh intercontinental route—the "South China-U.S. Southwest" service (SCS).

Key Features of the New Route:

Port Coverage:

• China: Yangpu (Xiaochantan), Nansha, Yantian, Kaohsiung (Taiwan)

• U.S.: Long Beach

• Vietnam: Cai Mep (deep-water port)

Fleet & Capacity:

• 7 x 150,000-ton container ships

• Stable schedules, ample capacity, high reliability

• Complements existing routes (South Pacific, Middle East, U.S. East Coast)

Strategic Impact:

✅ Enhanced Logistics Options: Faster, more competitive shipping for Hainan-based importers/exporters.
✅ Transshipment Hub Growth: Attracts cargo from Myanmar (Yangon), Cambodia (Sihanoukville), Malaysia (Port Klang/Pasir Gudang), Indonesia (Jakarta/Semarang) via Hainan’s Southeast Asia network.
✅ "Belt & Road" & Dual-Circulation Boost: Strengthens China-U.S. trade links, stabilizes supply chains.