A new direct shipping route between China, Indonesia and Adelaide will provide South Australian importers and exporters significantly improved access to key Asian markets.
The MSC Sijing, which departed Outer Harbor last week, was the first vessel to arrive in Adelaide as part of MSC’s new weekly Koala Service route.
The new service will mean exports including wine, grapes, citrus, almonds, hay and grain ship to some of the state’s largest trading partners more quickly and shipping arrivals will be more predictable.
Flinders Port Holdings’ chief executive Stewart Lammin said the first Koala Service marked an important key milestone for South Australian exporters and importers.
“We welcome the return of weekly direct services linking Adelaide with China and Indonesia,” he said.
“The commencement of the MSC Koala Service is a positive development for South Australia’s economy, which has the potential to enhance trade relations with North Asia and will boost the competitiveness of SA based importers and exporters.”
