DaChan Bay Terminals welcomed a new South America service ASE operated by ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) and the fully loaded vessel departed for Brazil and Argentina on September 24.

In a statement, it said ZIM is the first carrier to introduce extra capacity to Argentina to cater for the increasing demand.

This new monthly service provides direct connection between South China and South America, offering fast transit time to Santos, Itapoa and Buenos Aires for Shenzhen and PRD exporters.

The rotation for the ASE service is DaChan Bay- Santos - Itapoa - Buenos Aires - DaChan Bay, and the transit time to Santos is 32 days, to Itapoa 34 days, and to Buenos Aires 35 days.

“ZIM has been our long-term customer and we are glad to work with them on the ASE service to introduce additional capacity to meet shippers’ needs,” commented DaChan Bay Terminals managing director Brian Yeung.