MCC News

16 October 2009

New IA-7 service launched

MCC Transport is pleased to introduce a new Intra-Asia Service, the IA-7, providing an excellent link between Hong Kong and Taiwan ports with Malaysia and Singapore ports.

The new 21 days rotation of IA-7 service covers Kaohsiung- Keelung- Xiamen- Hong Kong- Yantian- Tanjung Pelepas- Singapore- Port Klang- Penang- Port Klang- Tanjung Pelepas- Singapore - Kaohsiung.

The IA-7 service will offer you:

i) Attractive southbound coverage from Keelung to Hong Kong/Xiamen/Yantian down to Malaysia:

  • Keelung to Hong Kong: 2 days
  • Keelung to Tanjung Pelepas: 8 days,     Port Klang: 10 days,       Penang: 11 days
  • Xiamen to Tanjung Pelepas: 7 days,     Port Klang: 9 days,         Penang: 10 days
  • Hong Kong/Yantian to Tanjung Pelepas: 5 days,   Port Klang: 7 days,     Penang: 8 days

ii) Attractive northbound coverage from Singapore & Malaysia to Kaohsiung & Xiamen:  

  • Singapore to Kaohsiung: 4 days, Keelung: 5 days, Xiamen: 7 days
  • Port Klang/Penang to Kaohsiung: 6 days, Xiamen: 9 days
  • Singapore and Malaysia to Japan (via Kaohsiung on IA-2):  8-11 days

iii) Weekend cut-off from Kaohsiung, Keelung and the Malaysia ports

The first vessel on the IA-7 service is expected to phase in from Keelung on 1st November 2009. A map showing the scheduled arrival/departure day can be found with the rest of MCC Transports services on the 'Our Network' page. To download a pdf version of this announcement, click here.

Should you have any further queries, please contact your local MCC Transport representative.
We thank you for your ongoing and valuable support.

MCC Transport will continue to deliver service excellence, connecting you with your customers across the region.