07 June 2024
MSC Launches Britannia: New Standalone Loop Connecting Asia To Liverpool
MSC has announced the creation of its new service – Britannia – that will provide increased port connections via a unique corridor from China - Vietnam to Liverpool.
The new loop provides access to the port of Vung Tau, creating a direct service to Liverpool and MSC’s hubs in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg, connecting Scandinavia and Baltic Destinations. This will increase its coverage from China and Vietnam to the UK and Northwest Continent.
The first sailing will be the vessel MSC TOKYO on 1 July, voyage number QB427W.
The full rotation is: Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Vung Tau – Liverpool – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Hamburg – London gateway – Singapore – Shanghai.
This sought after customer service connecting Asia to Liverpool direct will complement our other direct services to London and Felixstowe to provide an unrivalled premium service network throughout the UK.
David Huck, Chief Operating Officer at Peel Ports Group, said: “This is a true gamechanger for UK logistics, opening a world of possibilities for cargo owners and retailers across the country.
“The service will enable an improved and more sustainable flow of cargo – increasing supply chain efficiencies, while reducing lead times and landside carbon emissions.”