Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that it is launching a new direct service between Thailand and Hakata, Japan.

The Thailand Hakata Express (THX) will offer a transit of just 10 days between Laem Chabang — Thailand's largest port —  and Hakata, located in Japan's Fukuoka City.

THX would follow the Bangkok - Laem Chabang - Ho Chi Minh - Nansha - Hakata - Osaka - Kobe port rotation.

"THX will provide our customers with new direct connections as well as quicker transit time with only 10 days from Laem Chabang to Hakata," the Singapore-headquartered shipping line owned by Japanese shipowners Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK, and K Line, said.

ONE added that the first sailing will commence through M/V SHENG LI JI 2330N with ETA Bangkok on August 10.

"ONE will continue its best efforts in providing its customers through offering comprehensive coverage and greater service quality," the ocean carrier said.