Ship named after Vizag to carry cargo for Colombo

Container connectivity between Visakhapatnam and Colombo will get a boost with the launching of a cargo ship service from Visakha Container Terminal Private Ltd (VCTPL) on Monday, reported The Hindu.


The ship, the first to be named after Visakhapatnam, as Far Vizag, anchored at VCTPL on Sunday evening and left for Colombo on Monday. Far Shipping Company, Singapore, chose to name the vessel after Vizag, creating maritime history. After the naming ceremony, the ship made the maiden call amid a rousing welcome by the terminal employees.


The vessel is dedicated to carry containers, which are bound for Colombo for further voyage.


The need for dedicated services was gradually felt by all major shipping companies in view of the fact that container business generating from Vizag has huge potential and destined to all over the world.


Already three main line vessels have commenced their operations from Vizag connecting Singapore, China and Korea.


However, these point-to-point vessels can ply effectively on schedules and can carry west-bound cargo to Colombo which is an international hub.
(Source:http://www.cargonewsasia.com)