Kuo-Chang Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On March 9, 2018, an unfortunate maritime incident occurred in Taichung when the container ship 'He Bin' collided with the 'Kuo Chang' around midday. The 'He Bin' was navigating the port amidst strong gusts of wind, which led to its unintentional drift and subsequent allision with the 'Kuo Chang'. The collision resulted in damage to several containers on the 'Kuo Chang', affecting three cargo bays and a ladder. Additionally, the 'He Bin' sustained damage to its port side stern. Following the incident, the 'Kuo Chang' departed from Taichung on March 11 at 5:00 AM, making its way to Kaohsiung, where it successfully docked at the APL Container Terminal by 2:20 PM.

Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC), the intra-Asia subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has officially stepped up as a vessel provider for the China-Thailand-Vietnam route, specifically the RBC service (#1183). This route has previously been operated by Regional Container Lines (RCL) and OOCL, which markets the service under the name CBS. The integration marks a strategic move for CNC to expand its operational footprint in the highly competitive intra-Asian shipping landscape. Effective immediately, this collaboration is set to enhance service efficiency and reliability for cargo shipments across these vital trade routes.