PANO – A ceremony to open the first direct service line from Vietnam to Israel and Europe, by the Sai Gon New Port Corporation (Tan Cang Sai Gon), took place on Sept 22nd in the presence of the Israeli ambassador to Vietnam, Amnon Afrat.

The new service line, an independent route from Asia to Europe is expected to save passengers’ time and cost.

The line includes 12 ships with a capacity of around 65,000 tonnes each and a modern management system meeting international standards.

Cai Mep is the first port to have the direct service in Vietnam.

Translated by Vu Hung