The newly launched A3X East Australia Weekly Service, created by COSCO SHIPPING Lines under COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, is scheduled for its maiden voyage out of Qingdao on July 27.

Through the addition of this new weekly service and the optimization of its port rotation, the service boosts frequencies of direct sailings from North and East China to East Australia. It also introduces a new direct express service from Shekou to Melbourne. It fully elevates service efficiency and network coverage, establishing an efficient maritime logistics corridor connecting North, East, and South China with East Australia, and providing local enterprises with premium and flexible shipping solutions.

Port Rotation

Qingdao — Shanghai — Shekou — Melbourne — Sydney — Qingdao

Core Service Advantages of the Upgrade

Full regional coverage with increased direct sailing frequency: Enriching direct services from North and East China to East Australia, the East China region now realizes a weekly service of four direct sailings to East Australia. This comprehensively meets the diverse shipment needs of customers in North, East, and South China, alleviating pain points such as tight capacity during peak seasons and limited shipping options.

Breakthrough in express service with market-leading transit times: The newly launched direct express service from Shekou to Melbourne features a transit time of 14 days, securing a leading position in the market and providing South China customers with a more efficient logistics channel to East Australia.

Refined product matrix with comprehensive coverage of East Australia core ports: The A3X service complements the existing JKN Brisbane Express and A3C/A3S Sydney Express services. It further enriches COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ service network from Northeast Asia to Australia, offering customers more customized options to meet the transport needs of different cargo types and transit time requirements.

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End-to-End Integrated Supply Chain Services

Upholding the “More than Shipping” full-chain service concept while leveraging COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ global shipping network and years of experience in supply chain services, the company is continuously building a localized supply chain service system in Australia. It provides customers with one-stop solutions from port to terminal and from transport to warehousing, truly realizing “one container through to the end, worry-free throughout the journey.”

Three Major Local Resource Networks in Australia

Relying on local resource deployment and professional operational capabilities, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings continuously enhances service stability and supply chain support capabilities, providing customers with safe, efficient, and reliable logistics services.

Warehousing and Depot Network: Adopting an operational model of “self-operation at core nodes + cooperation with high-quality resources,” the company has deployed self-operated warehousing and depot resources in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This ensures the efficient and stable storage and turnover of cargo. It offers comprehensive solutions such as devanning, consolidation, and customized warehousing to meet diversified supply chain needs.

Multimodal Transport Network: Creating a “road-rail coordination, intermodal transport” system, the company fully leverages the advantages of railway trunk lines and highway distribution to achieve efficient connections between ports, inland terminals, warehouses, and customers, thereby improving transport efficiency.

Last-Mile Delivery Network: Integrating distribution resources covering major Australian cities and regional markets, the company provides customized delivery solutions based on customers’ industry characteristics and business requirements. This achieves precise delivery from warehouses to end customers and comprehensively enhances supply chain responsiveness.