Maersk Line switches to new terminal in Busan

Maersk Line has announced that it will move most of its operations away from Busan North port to the terminal operated by DP World, Pusan Newport Co (PNC).

Maersk now calls at Busan North port with 10 services. Eight of these will move to PNC, while two joint services will stay at Busan North Port. Maersk is expected to bring more than 700,000 TEU a year to PNC in addition to creating more jobs there.

PNC also expects a rapid increase in the number of common feeders calling at the terminal to service the substantial new volumes of Maersk Line and the CSAV, ZIM, Emirates and United Arab Shipping Company services already committed to the facility.

"Increased mainline volumes will also attract feeders to call directly at PNC, increasing transshipment activity as well," said Patrick Bol, managing director of PNC.

The move comes after new logistics facilities were recently opened in the support area bordering the terminal which boosts its existing capability to support the growth of the main line and feeder operators.

"The move to PNC allows Maersk Line to offer a further upgraded service to our customers as PNC's terminal facilities offers flexible space and very competitive service levels consistent with the most efficient terminals in the world," said Kyu Sun Park, president of Maersk Line Korea.