Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) has announced a new service connecting the West Coast of South America to the East Coast of North America (Florida).
The FLX service is set to launch in September 2023 and caters to customers looking for reliable South American reefer container shipments.
[Source: Ocean Network Express]
In a statement, ONE said many Latin American fruits, vegetables and seafood, such as mangoes, asparagus, and shrimp, have been gaining popularity worldwide. As a result, Latin American reefer container transportation has seen remarkable growth, nearly doubling over the past few years.
"With our reefer services, we have established ourselves as a significant player on the Latin America-Asia route, for which we have earned praise from our customers over the years," ONE said.
To further improve the quality of its transportation services, it added that it is redoubling its efforts by investing in state-of-the-art equipment, including Control Atmosphere (CA) containers and telematics devices.
ONE noted that FLX provides exclusive service, connecting the South America West Coast to the North America East Coast (Florida) with its own dedicated fleet of vessels.
"The service aims to offer fresh options to our valued customers, including those previously engaged in Asia-bound shipments, while expanding shipping possibilities and streamlining supply chain processes," it said, adding that FLX will launch in September, which is in preparation for the harvest and shipping season.
FLX service: connecting Florida, Latin America
ONE said the FLX service would deploy four vessels in order to ensure schedule stability.
This service will connect Callao and Paita (Peru) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) to South Florida with one of the fastest transit times on the market.
With excellent options for the transportation of refrigerated cargo, the direct routes include Callao-South Florida in 11 days, Paita-South Florida in 9 days, and Guayaquil-South Florida in 8 days.
Furthermore, FLX provides a direct connection from South Florida to Honduras, in addition to destinations in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
With hub ports like Cartagena (Colombia) and Callao (Peru), ONE service can be seamlessly connected with other services to/from the United States, East Coast South America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
ONE said Chilean exporters can also conveniently connect their cargoes via Callao, adding to the route’s accessibility.
The FLX route offers multiple connection options: Callao - Paita - Guayaquil - Cartagena – South Florida - Puerto Cortés - Cartagena – Callao.
"We aim to share South America's distinctive flavours with people across the globe. With our FLX and LUX services, we are excited to open new doors for businesses and individuals, enabling them to enjoy the authentic tastes of this vibrant region," said Yu Kurimoto, managing director of ONE.
