GT Lines, a shipping division of Gulftainer, is actively expanding its ocean freight network. According to recent reports from DynaLiners, the carrier is introducing a second service specifically designed to link China and Khor Fakkan.
Introducing the Weekly KCX2 Service The new service, officially named KCX2, will operate on a weekly basis. It is built to complement the existing KCX1 connection, offering international shippers increased capacity and improved frequency on this high demand trade lane.
Port Rotations for KCX1 and KCX2 To optimize regional coverage, the two services will operate on completely different routings:
The Existing KCX1 Rotation: Nansha, Shanghai, Qingdao, Shanghai, Nansha, Khor Fakkan, and returning to Nansha.
The New KCX2 Rotation: Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Dachan Bay), Nansha, Port Kelang, Khor Fakkan, and returning to Shanghai.
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Strengthening China to Middle East Connectivity With the addition of the KCX2 service, GT Lines aims to significantly strengthen trade connectivity between major Chinese export hubs and the Middle East. By adding this second loop, the carrier is directly providing more flexible and frequent shipping options for customers managing cargo flows on this critical logistics corridor.