Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), owned by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has received the first call of the MV Ever Core under a new joint service between Evergreen and Wan Hai Lines.
The new bi-monthly service reportedly improves MCT’s access to important overseas markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan via the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Shekou, Subic, and Cebu.
Aurelio Garcia, MCT Chief Executive Officer, said: “This new partnership with Evergreen and Wan Hai further demonstrates our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity to Mindanao’s exporters and importers.
“As we continue to grow and expand our network, we’re confident that this new service will bring greater value to the region’s agricultural sector and foster economic growth.”
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The 1,984 TEU vessel that operates the route alternates with Wan Hai Lines’ Mindanao – Hong Kong – Taiwan (MHT) service, which is intended to satisfy the timely export demands of coconut byproducts.
The increased capacity and enhanced scheduling would assist agricultural exporters fulfill the growing demand from overseas consumers for one of Mindanao’s principal products.
In August, MCT received the first call of SITC’s new China-Philippines Express 7 (CXP7) service.
