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ABS and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Singapore Maritime Week that establishes a framework to collaborate on projects related to maritime technology, sustainability and safety management systems. “To make meaningful progress in this era of rapid change, we need strategic industry collaborations like this one with PIL. We look forward to capitalising on our unique strengths and capabilities in maritime compliance and cutting-edge technologies to advance safety, emissions reduction and operational efficiency,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO. PIL’s vessel construction As part of the overall strategic partnership, the MOU allows ABS and PIL to exchange technical knowledge and jointly explore innovative maritime technologies. The ABS Technology and Singapore Innovation Research Centre will provide modelling and simulation to support PIL’s new vessel constructions and existing vessel retrofits. ABS Sustainability specialists will work with PIL to develop an energy-efficiency strategy, including techno-economic studies, and the implementation of practical decarbonisation measures that enhance environmental performance. ABS Port State Control improvement ABS provides guidance for Port State Control improvement and aligning safety standards Safety is another key focus area of the agreement, with ABS providing guidance for Port State Control improvement and aligning safety standards with global best practices. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, said: “This MOU reinforces our commitment and supports our plans to future-proof our fleet. Partnering with ABS allows us to leverage world-class expertise to drive innovation, advance decarbonisation, and enhance safety management. This long-term collaboration is a testament to our dedication to driving progress, ensuring that we stay ahead of regulatory changes while maintaining operational excellence and environmental responsibility.” Maritime and decarbonisation technologies The MOU will enable PIL to advance the resilience and competitiveness of its fleet by exploring innovative solutions, fostering technical knowledge exchange, and assessing emerging maritime and decarbonisation technologies. PIL has recently taken delivery of four new state-of-the-art vessels and has another 14 on order that can benefit from this partnership. ABS is guiding the industry with pioneering research and insights to support technology advancement in the marine and offshore industries.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce that they have launched the China Calcutta Service (CCS), the first in the market to link South China to Calcutta directly. The weekly service started on July 2, 2024, from Xiamen. PIL’s continued commitment Mr. Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager of Intra-Asia Services at PIL, said, "PIL is pleased to be a pioneer in offering a direct China to Calcutta service, supporting the high growth and trade in these two economies. This service also connects customers with a gate-way to Singapore for the Southeast Asia market, as well as Bangladesh, the East Coast of India and Myanmar." "The launch of this service demonstrates PIL’s continued commitment to be a first mover to meet the needs of the market by providing customised solutions for our customers." The rotation for the CCS service includes the following ports:  Xiamen-Shekou-Singapore-Calcutta-Singapore-Xiamen.

To improve and enhance its presence in East Coast South America, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce two revamped weekly direct services, connecting key ports in China, and Singapore, with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Known as East Coast Service 1 (ES1) and East Coast Service 2 (ES2), they are an enhancement of PIL’s existing Sino-South America Service (SSA) and South America Service 2 (SA2). ES1 and ES2 ES1 will commence on 10 May 2024 from Shanghai and will be served by a consortium of thirteen vessels, jointly deployed by PIL, Evergreen Marine Corp (EMC), Cosco Shipping Lines (COSCO), and CMA CGM (CMA). PIL will deploy four vessels on this service. ES2 will commence on 7 May 2024 from Qingdao and will be served by the same consortium with twelve vessels deployed. PIL has also recently set up its own agency office in Brazil, Pacific International Lines Agencia Maritima (Brazil), and appointed an experienced team, as part of overall efforts to deepen its ties with customers in Brazil and the larger Latin American region. East Coast South America expansion Mr. William Ho, General Manager, Long Haul Trade, Line Management Division, PIL said, “With the continuing promising growth prospects of the Latin America market, we have seen strong trade flows between Asia and Latin America." "Following our enhanced presence in West Coast South America, we would like to strengthen our presence in East Coast South America as well to drive connectivity and better serve the needs of our customers.” Ports of call The ports of call for the ES1 service are: ES1: Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Hong Kong – Singapore – Rio de Janeiro – Santos – Navegantes – Montevideo – Buenos Aires - Paranagua – Santos – Singapore – Hong Kong – Shanghai The ports of call for the ES2 service are: ES2: Qingdao –Shanghai – Ningbo – Shekou – Singapore – Rio de Janeiro – Santos – Paranagua – Itapoa – Navegantes – Santos – Colombo – Singapore – Hong Kong – Qingdao