ZIM has announced the launch of North China – Australia Express (C3A), ZIM’s new Express service, connecting major ports in North China, South Korea, and Australia to meet "fast emerging demand."

In a statement, it said the C3A will follow the Xingang – Dalian – Qingdao – Pusan – Ningbo – Sydney – Melbourne – Brisbane – Xingang rotation.

The new service will deploy 7x1350 TEU vessels on a weekly, fixed-day schedule, offering best-in-market transit times and superb service levels.

"Responding fast to emerging market needs exemplifies our agility, one of our core values. The new express C3A offers new and much needed service to customers from North China to Australia, joining our growing portfolio of lines connecting Asia and Australia," said Danny Hoffmann, ZIM EVP Intra-Asia Business Unit.