A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a new ocean transport service between China and Bangladesh to meet growing trade demand, especially in the retail industry. The new service, called SH3, began operations on July 7, 2024, and adds more capacity to the ocean network between the two countries.
The SH3 route starts from the port of Shanghai in China, calling at Xiamen, Kaoshun, Nansha and Tanjung Pelepas en route to Chittagong, Bangladesh. On the way back to the port of Shanghai, SH3 will call at Tanjung Palapas, where long-term routes to Europe operate.
The introduction of the SH3 service will complement the existing SH1, SH2 and IA7 services between China and Bangladesh. Changes have been made to SH1 and SH2 to further optimize the offer. The combination of these services expands coverage in China, providing multiple options for loading cargo throughout the week from Shanghai, Nansha and Ningbo, as well as more direct delivery options to Bangladesh. A variety of transit times and frequency options will allow customers not only to gain additional capacity, but also flexibility and efficiency in their supply chains.