STORY: Dalian-Mexico direct container shipping route opens
SHOOTING TIME: July 19, 2024
DATELINE: July 21, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:05
LOCATION: DALIAN, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of an OOCL CHENNAI vessel
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOGUANG, General manager of Dalian Container Terminal Co., Ltd.
3. various of an OOCL CHENNAI vessel
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TIE YONG, General manager of animal nutrition division, Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd.
5. various of the terminal

STORYLINE:

An OOCL CHENNAI vessel departed from Dalian Container Terminal on Friday, marking the launch of a new direct container shipping route connecting northeast China's port city of Dalian with Mexico.

The 22-day route saves more than 10 days of travel when compared to previously established transit routes. It will be a stable, convenient maritime logistics channel between northeast China and Latin America.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOGUANG, General manager of Dalian Container Terminal Co., Ltd.
"The newly established direct sea route between northeast China and Latin America has created an efficient and convenient transportation channel. This route will significantly enhance the stable transportation of traditional goods such as chemicals, auto parts, and machinery, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of economic and trade exchanges."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TIE YONG, General manager of animal nutrition division, Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd.
"The opening of this new route has provided companies with more convenience in ensuring overall delivery guarantees to customers, particularly in terms of the security and safety of goods during transportation."

Dalian Port handles nearly 100 international container shipping routes at present, covering countries and regions such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Americas.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dalian, China.
(XHTV)