GT Lines will partner with Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Sea Legend Shipping and Zhonggu Logistics to launch a new Khor Fakkan China Express 1 (KCX1) service connecting Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Khor Fakkan, Qingdao from December 2026. The service will turn in 50 days using 5 ships of 1,500-1,700 teu on a 10 day rolling frequency with GT Lines contributing 2 ships and the 3 Chinese partners providing 1 ship each.
The first sailing is scheduled from Shanghai on 5 December 2026 with the 1,510 t