Peel Ports has welcomed the inaugural call of the new MSC Britannia service, operating between the UK’s North West and the Far East.
The MSC Tokyo arrived at Liverpool from Vietnam, having left China, on the service’s debut voyage.
The upgraded network is intended to improve services and transit times between Asia and North Europe by adding additional port pairs and adjusting to the current issues of port congestion in Europe.
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Michael Collins, Commercial Director at MSC UK, said: “We are delighted to see the arrival of this highly anticipated direct service connecting Asia with Liverpool which will significantly enhance our customer offering in the UK while reaffirming our partnership with Peel Ports Group.
“Building on our extensive UK port network and established services between the Far East and UK, the Britannia Service allows customers in the North-West of the UK to bring their cargo closer to its final destination.”
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David Huck, Chief Operating Officer at Peel Ports Group, stated: “The new Britannia service is a significant benefit for Liverpool, and indeed the North. In collaboration with MSC, we are delighted to be able to provide businesses with a smarter and more sustainable solution to goods reaching the major distribution hubs of the UK.”
