October 31, 2008 - Tokyo, Japan - Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE) is pleased to announce launching of a new service between Asia and East Coast South America in June 2009.
The weekly service will be operated with ten Panamax-size vessels, in partnership with Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd ("PIL"). Five vessels each will be deployed by "K" Line and PIL.
The service will connect China and East Coast South America directly and will be supported by "K" Line’s comprehensive service network in Asia-Pacific / Indian Ocean region.
The new service will cater for fast growing demand in the trade between Asia and East Coast South America, and offer a quality service to customers.