MSC will reintroduce the FE-USWC Pearl Service connecting Yantian, Xiamen, Long Beach, Yantian from 13 June 2026 to cater to the Transpacific peak season. The service was previously operated from February 2025 to August 2025 before it was withdrawn by MSC due to weak demand.
The revised Pearl service will turn in 42 days deploying up to 6 ships of 4,800 teu to 8,200 teu starting with the 4,872 teu MSC LYSE V. The initial cycle is currently scheduled with 5 ships with 1 blank sailing, with the f