ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) announced a new service covering major ports in Southeast Asia and Australia, including the port of Fremantle in Western Australia.

The new service is seen to provide "wider coverage" to major ports in Southeast Asia and Australia.

"As part of ZIM's ongoing efforts to provide an agile response to changing market needs, ZIM has introduced the Thailand Fremantle Express service (TFX)," it said.

TFX will follow the Ho Chi Minh – Laem Chabang – Port Klang – Sydney –Melbourne – Fremantle –Port Klang – Ho Chi Minh port rotation.

Direct service between Southeast Asia-Australia

ZIM noted that the new service expands the coverage of the Australian market and offers an efficient and reliable solution.

It also offers advantages including direct service between Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Fremantle, Australia; a wider coverage of Southeast Asia markets with connection via Port Kelang, Laem Chabang and Ho Chi Minh; and a fast connection from Sydney to New Zealand via ZIM's N2A service.

"Consistent with ZIM's signature agile approach, we continuously strive to improve our network for the benefit of our customers," said Danny Hoffmann, EVP Intra-Asia BU.

"This newly expanded product in Oceana will offer customers wider port coverage in the region while enjoying ZIM's exceptional and personal customer services," he added.