NEW INDIAN ROUTE LAUNCHES IN KARACHI
The UIG feeder service, a joint initiative between Abu Dhabi Ports’ Safeen Feeders and Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line, covers two loops from the United Arab Emirates to the Indian subcontinent
Pakistan International Container Terminal Services (PICT), a unit of global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. welcomed the newly launched UAE-Indian Subcontinent-Gulf service (UIG), with an inaugural call at the Port of Karachi in July.
The UIG feeder service, a joint initiative between Abu Dhabi Ports’ Safeen Feeders and Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line, covers two loops from the United Arab Emirates to the Indian subcontinent and the upper Gulf region.
It strengthens the connection between the East and West trade hubs and significantly enhances the region’s global competitiveness.
The service is operated by three 2,800 nominal vessels and connects nine regional ports across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Pakistan and West India.
Preferred India terminal
PICT holds a 21-year concession for the construction, development, operation and management of the common user container terminal at Karachi Port. The preferred terminal for Indian subcontinent trade routes, PICT has excellent connections to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Western Asia hinterlands.
Direct port coverage
“PICT welcomes the UIG service, a joint collaboration of Bengal Tiger Lines and Safeen Feeders. We appreciate this new partnership and look forward to adding value to their product by offering quality services leading to enhanced future growth,” said Khurram Khan, PICT Chief Executive Officer.
With the new service, PICT’s customers will have additional direct port coverage for their cargo between Bahrain and Kandla.
The launch of the UIG service in Karachi was marked by the maiden call of the 2,762TEU Bellatrix I at PICT.
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