The MSC Tokyo arrived at Liverpool from Vietnam,
having left China, on the service’s debut voyage. The upgraded network is intended to improve services and transit times
between Asia and North Europe by adding additional port pairs and adjusting to
the current issues of port congestion in Europe.
Michael Collins, Commercial Director at MSC UK,
said:.“Building on our extensive UK port network and established services
between the Far East and UK, the Britannia
Service allows customers in the North-West of the UK to bring their cargo
closer to its final destination.”
David Huck, Chief Operating Officer at Peel Ports
Group, stated: “The new Britannia service is a significant benefit for
Liverpool, and indeed the North. In collaboration with MSC, we are delighted to
be able to provide businesses with a smarter and more sustainable solution to
goods reaching the major distribution hubs of the UK.”