DaChan Bay Terminals has welcomed the maiden call of the new SAMBAR service on November 14, further cementing its strategic role as the China–Southeast Asia logistics hub.

SAMBAR is a standalone service operated by MSC, connecting China with Southeast Asia. It offers direct connections and fast transit times from China to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

 (Photo: DaChan Bay Terminals)

Six vessels, each of a capacity of 4,000 - 5,000 TEUs, are deployed in the new service.

SAMBAR follows the Dalian – Incheon – Tianjin Xingang – Qingdao – DaChan Bay – Dong Nai – Laem Chabang – Singapore – Penang – Pasir Gudang – Tanjung Pelepas - Singapore – Vung Tau – Busan – Dalian port rotation.

As the final port of call in China for the SAMBAR service, DaChan Bay Terminals provides exporters with convenient and flexible logistics solution.

"We are delighted that MSC has chosen DaChan Bay Terminals as its partner. The launch of the SAMBAR service positions DaChan Bay Terminals as a premier gateway for exporters in South China to Southeast Asia," said Brian Yeung, managing director, DaChan Bay Terminals.

"We will seize this opportunity to create a faster, more reliable and greener export corridor for shippers in the Greater Bay Area."