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With the aim of continually improving its connectivity from Asia and enhancing its coverage of the Middle East, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce an additional service, known as Gulf China Service 2 (GC2).

Gulf China Service 2 (GC2) complements Pacific International Lines’ existing Gulf China Service (GCS) and China Gulf Service (CSG).

Gulf China Service 2 (GC2)

The key feature of Gulf China Service 2 (GC2) is that it will have a direct call to Sohar in Oman, in addition to Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Currently, Gulf China Service’s calls in the Middle East are Jebel Ali, Dammam in Saudi Arabia and Hamad in Qatar, while for China Gulf Service, the calls are Jebel Ali, Dammam and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

PIL expands presence in the Middle East

With Gulf China Service 2 (GC2), PIL will be able to expand its presence in the Middle East

With Gulf China Service 2 (GC2), PIL will be able to expand its presence in the Middle East, further strengthening its connectivity from China and South East Asia.

This additional dedicated service will enable Pacific International Lines to step up its global connectivity through the key Asian gateways of Singapore and Malaysia to its extensive network in the Middle East.

GC2 to commence on March 17, 2023 from Shanghai

Gulf China Service 2 will commence on 17 March, 2023 from Shanghai, in China, served by a slot exchange agreement with ESL Shipping.

Mr. Tonnie Lim, Chief Trade Officer, Pacific International Lines (PIL), said “We are adding the GC2 service to broaden PIL’s presence in the Middle East, and capitalise on the growth potential of the Middle East region. This is also part of PIL’s efforts to meet the needs of its customers worldwide for a more comprehensive coverage in the Middle East.

The ports of call for the GC2 service are:

Shanghai / Ningbo / Xiamen / Dachan Bay / Port Klang / Jebel Ali / Sohar / Port Klang /Shanghai

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