COSCO Shipping Lines has reinstated its direct SKX1 container service, which provides a dedicated shuttle between Singapore and Kolkata. This service had been suspended late last year, and its revival is intended to bolster regional shipping network coverage, as reported by Alphaliner.
This reintroduction offers a direct sea freight link between the major transshipment hub of Singapore and the key Indian port of Kolkata. For freight forwarders and shippers, the resumption of the SKX1 service means a direct, potentially faster, and more reliable option for cargo movements between Southeast Asia and India's East Coast. This could lead to improved transit times and potentially more stable capacity on this specific trade lane, reducing reliance on indirect routes or transshipment through other ports. It provides an additional choice for optimizing logistics and supply chains in the region.
