KMTC is set to become the 3rd South Korean carrier in the Transpacific trade with the launch of its APX service when it joins the Asia West Coast (AWC) service operated by SeaLead and TS Lines from 17 June 2025. The move will mark KMTC’s return to the US after a 40 year absence as it was previously active in the transpacific trade in 1978 to 1985.
The AWC/APX service will be upgraded at the same time, with larger vessels of 6,000-10,000 teu replacing the 2,900-5,600 teu ships that are currently