A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed on Wednesday from Jiangyin Port in Jiangsu Province, eastern China, to Manzanillo Port in Mexico, marking the official launch of a new direct container transportation route between Jiangsu and Mexico.
Details of the New Route
This new route operates as a direct service with an approximate travel time of 22 days. Compared to traditional transportation routes that require transshipment through ports such as Shanghai, Ningbo, and others, this route significantly reduces cargo transportation time and minimizes logistics costs.
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This route provides a more efficient and convenient maritime passage for companies operating in the Yangtze River Delta looking to expand into the North American market.
Features of the Containers and Logistics Services
The special containers being transported on this journey are designed to comply with height restrictions in railway tunnels and under bridges in Mexico. These containers can be directly transferred between flatbed railcars and truck chassis, facilitating intermodal transport via road and rail.
Upon arrival at Manzanillo Port, this batch of special containers will be supported by combined road and rail transport services, as well as specialized cargo logistics services throughout North America.
Jiangyin Port, as a key hub for foreign trade exports in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, has launched several international container routes to Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions in recent years, gradually enhancing its international competitiveness.
The launch of this new route provides a more convenient and efficient maritime outlet for the equipment manufacturing industry in the Yangtze River Delta to explore markets in the Americas.
Earlier, on July 8, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) launched the weekly MEXICAS service from a terminal at Tianjin Port to Mexico. This action marks the official start of a direct transportation route from Tianjin Port to Mexico.
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