BAL Container Line will add an ad-hoc transpacific sailing with its newly delivered 14,400 teu BAL ATHENA for a single round trip connecting Ningbo, Shanghai, Long Beach, Shanghai on 24 July 2026 to take advantage of the booming transpacific freight rate. Current spot rates from Shanghai to the US West Coast has soared to over $7,000/FEU compared to $1,800/FEU in February 2026 as rates jumped by 400% on the back on strong market demand.
The BAL ATHENA is the first of a 2 ships order placed by B