Recently, the Ocean Network Shipping (ONE) AP1 route officially launched. ONE and China Merchants Port (South China) Operations Center jointly held the first sailing ceremony of the AP1 route at Shekou Port, Shenzhen. The new route will connect Asia and the West Coast of the United States to provide customers with more flexible and diverse services.
Li Shengyang, director of ONE Hong Kong and South China, Zhang Yi, deputy general manager of China Merchants Port (South China) Operations Center, and the captain of the "SEASPAN BEYOND" ship were invited to attend the maiden voyage ceremony.
Li Shengyang said: "The launch of the AP1 route responds to customers' growing demand for services from Asia to the West and reflects our commitment to providing quality services to customers and business partners. We believe that the AP1 route can further enhance ONE's presence in South China on Transpacific route network."
It is understood that the AP1 route is jointly opened by Wanhai Shipping and ONE. The port sequence is Haiphong-Gaimei-Shekou-Xiamen-Taipei-Ningbo-Shanghai-Los Angeles-Oakland-Shekou-Haifang.
ONE has repeatedly emphasized the importance of the trans-Pacific market to the company. The opening of the new route this time against the backdrop of continued growth in cargo volume from Asia to the West American market will complement its existing route network and consolidate its market position.
Recently, goods that were transferred to the East Coast of the United States due to the negotiations on the West Coast port are returning to the West Coast market. The volume of imports from the West Coast of the United States is increasing month by month.
The throughput of the Port of Long Beach in the West Coast of the United States hit a new high for the year in April this year and achieved eight consecutive months of growth. If the data from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles are combined, the container throughput of the two major ports in the West in the first quarter of this year increased by 23% year-on-year.
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China, in the first four months of this year, China's exports to the United States totaled 1.08 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, and the trade surplus was 692.41 billion yuan, an expansion of 5.4% year-on-year. This shows that China's exports to the United States continue to maintain steady growth. Transportation demand has provided long-term support.
