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New intra-Asia operator launches from Manila

Philippines-based Iris Logistics, a subsidiary of Royal Cargo Group, has made its intra-Asian debut having switched a small ship it had previously deployed on the transpacific.

The 1,118 teu Iris Paoay is now trading between Manila, Vietnam and Thailand on a fortnightly basis, according to Alphaliner. Royal Cargo has announced plans to add two more ships to this service in the second half of next year.

The Iris Paoay made headlines last year when it became the first ship in 30 years to make direct calls between the Philippines and the US west coast.

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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