7 July 2010

 

Shenzhen, China – July 7, 2010 – Da Chan Bay Terminal One, the newest, first-class container terminal in West Shenzhen, today warmly welcomed Hamburg Süd on board as the latest customer to use the terminal with the maiden call of a new service between Asia, South Africa and East Coast of South America, jointly launched with Maersk.  

 

Hamburg Süd and Maersk each deploys 5 ships with a carrying capacity of 2,500 TEUs for this new service.  Shippers and freight forwarders appreciate the port coverage of this service which renders fast transit times between Da Chan Bay and key ports in South Africa and East Coast of South America.

 

Mr. Andrew Milliken, Chief Executive Officer of Da Chan Bay Terminal One (DCB), said: “We are glad Hamburg Süd has chosen Da Chan Bay to expand its business in South China. Increasingly, the market recognizes the value propositions of Da Chan Bay.  Our team of professionals is dedicated to meet and exceed the needs of our customers by providing the highest level of efficiency, expertise and environmental performance.

 

“Our terminal users enjoy unparallel barge connectivity between Da Chan Bay and West Pearl River Delta.  Such a well-developed barge network delivers lower carbon emission and lower logistics cost.  Besides, our deployment of a full fleet of electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes and other energy efficient equipment has made Da Chan Bay an environmentally friendly solution for cargo flow in and out of South China.”

 

The new service provides weekly calls at Da Chan Bay Terminal One every Wednesday, and follows a port rotation of Shanghai – Ningbo - Da Chan Bay - Hong Kong - Singapore - Tanjung Pelepas - Durban - Santos – Itajai- Port Elizabeth - Durban – Shanghai. 

 

 

 

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Da Chan Bay Terminal One (DCB) is situated in the Western Shenzhen Port area of South China.  It is a new international container terminal serving the Pan-Pearl River Delta cargo catchment areas.  DCB covers an area of 112 hectares with five berths along its quayside of 1,830 metres and 600 metres wide.  

 

Construction of the first two berths was completed in late 2007 and commercial operations started since mid-2008.  Construction for the third berth and the last two berths were completed in late 2008 and early 2009 respectively.   Its quay depth, currently at 15.5 metres, will eventually be dredged to 18 metres, allowing DCB to accommodate the world’s largest existing and planned container vessels.

 

Occupying a strategic location that encompasses well-developed land and waterway access to both the eastern and western sides of the Pearl River Delta (PRD), Da Chan Bay Terminal One provides shipping line customers a distinct opportunity to capture new cargo catchment areas as factories migrate inland and to the west of the PRD. 

 

Managed by Modern Terminals Limited, which has around 40 years of solid container terminal operations experience in Hong Kong, one of the world’s busiest seaports, Da Chan Bay Terminal One is equipped with the most advanced IT systems, facilities and equipment available. By adopting Modern Terminals’ expertise and a culture that values mutual trust and respect, accountability, customer-focus and teamwork, DCB is committed to providing its customers with a wide-range of services and operational excellence.

 

 

For enquiries, please contact:

 

Alex Guo

Manager- Corporate Affairs

Tel: (86) 755 2902 2185

Fax: (86) 755 2902 2170

Email: alex.guo@DaChanBayOne.com