COSCO SHIPPING Launches New U.S. Southwest Route with Inaugural Call at Yangpu Port
Publish Time: 2025-08-15 Origin: Site
Recently, the "COSCO Netherlands" berthed at Yangpu International Container Terminal (Berth 5), marking the official launch of Hainan Free Trade Port’s seventh intercontinental route—the "South China-U.S. Southwest" service (SCS).
Key Features of the New Route:
Port Coverage:
China: Yangpu (Xiaochantan), Nansha, Yantian, Kaohsiung (Taiwan)
U.S.: Long Beach
Vietnam: Cai Mep (deep-water port)
Fleet & Capacity:
7 x 150,000-ton container ships
Stable schedules, ample capacity, high reliability
Complements existing routes (South Pacific, Middle East, U.S. East Coast)
Strategic Impact:
? Enhanced Logistics Options: Faster, more competitive shipping for Hainan-based importers/exporters.
? Transshipment Hub Growth: Attracts cargo from Myanmar (Yangon), Cambodia (Sihanoukville), Malaysia (Port Klang/Pasir Gudang), Indonesia (Jakarta/Semarang) via Hainan’s Southeast Asia network.
? "Belt & Road" & Dual-Circulation Boost: Strengthens China-U.S. trade links, stabilizes supply chains.