Hai An has launched a new East China Express (ECX) service connecting Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong, Lianyungang, Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City from 2 July 2025. The service turns in 28 days and will deploy ships of 1,000-1,200 teu on a fortnightly frequency starting with the 1,200 teu HAIAN BELL at Ho Chi Minh City on 1 July, followed by the 1,032 teu HAIAN TIME on 14 July.
Chinese port volumes were surprisingly resilient in April, with overall container volumes dropping by just 0.2% YoY last month despite the extended lockdowns in Shanghai that brought down the main Chinese port’s throughput by 17.0% YoY.