MCC News

7 April 2010

Intra Asia Service PHI-5 extend service to Hong Kong

We are pleased to announce that our weekly Philippines Feeder, PHI- 5 will introduce Hong Kong call. This service will provide you with one of the best transit time between the ports of Manila, Yantian and Hong Kong.The existing PHI-5 is a single vessel string with 7 days rotation: Manila (North Harbour) – Yantian – Hong Kong – Manila (North Harbour).

You can view the full rotation of PHI-5 string along with the scheduled arrival/departure day here.

The new PHI-5 will offer you:

  • 2 days transit time from Manila (North Port ) to Yantian
  • 3 days transit time from Manila (North Port) to Hong Kong
  • Improved transit time from Manila to extensive South China Ports by Hong Kong Barge connection
  • Improved transit time from Manila to main Japanese ports Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe with 10,11,12 days respectively
The first vessel on the new service will be OSG BOSSTEC (vessel code 7TW; voyage 1022) calling Manila on 14th Mar 2010.  

For more information on PHI-5 and any query regarding MCC’s Intra-Asia network please contact your local MCC Transport representative.