Panalpina started three new own operated direct Less than Container Load (LCL) services through its in-house carrier Pantainer Express Line.
The new guaranteed weekly services, Shanghai to Rotterdam, Hong Kong to Rotterdam and Singapore to Rotterdam will further optimize the supply chain between Asia and Europe. Compared to previous routings the new services reduce transit times by two to four days and CO2 emissions by as much as 6.5%.
Panalpina’s customers can expect their LCL shipments to arrive in Rotterdam (Netherlands) from Shanghai (China), Hong Kong (China) or Singapore within 26, 22 or 18 days respectively, with time savings of two to four days as cargo is shipped directly instead of being routed via the LCL hub in Antwerp. Compared to previous routings, CO2 emissions are reduced by 5.3% between Shanghai and Rotterdam, by 5.6% between Hong Kong and Rotterdam, and by 6.5% between Singapore and Rotterdam.
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Source: PortofRotterdam, September 14, 2011;