NAUTICAL Shipping, as agents for Sea Lead Shipping, has announced a direct seasonal service from the Australian east coast to the Indian Subcontinent.
A statement from Nautical Shipping said if there is demand, additional sailings may be added. Also, other Subcontinental ports may be included.
The company said a seasonal loader would be deployed in September – the 2497-TEU Cerus will call Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia and Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Karachi on the Subcontinent.
Nautical Shipping director Richard Hammond said Sea Lead seeks to find solutions for importers and exporters.
“We have the flexibility to discuss commercial outcomes that mutually benefit stakeholders using the blue water highway,” he said.
“We encourage the market to engage directly and confidentially regarding seasonal or longer terms opportunities that mutually benefit all stakeholders.”
According to Alphaliner, Sea Lead Shipping is the 22nd-biggest ocean carrier by TEU capacity. It operates an Australia to China weekly service via the SAE consortium.
Mr Hammond said Sea lead Shipping working to expand its service offering to Australian customers via hub ports connecting into the Sea Lead service network.
