PIL announced earlier today the launch of its new Middle East service – China Straits Gulf (CSG), with effect from April 2019.

PIL starts new Middle East service – China Straits Gulf

This new service will provide an enhanced direct service between North/Central/South China and Middle East, calling Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi and Dammam.

CSG Rotation as below:

Qingdao - Shanghai - Ningbo - Nansha - Singapore - Jebel Ali - Abu Dhabi - Dammam - Abu Dhabi - Port Kelang (Westport) - Qingdao

Maiden Voyage: TAO, 30th Apr 2019

Advantages of new service

Direct service from Qingdao to Middle East
Direct service from Middle East to Qingdao
Faster transit time from Singapore to Jebel Ali

Source: PIL