T.S. Lines is expanding its Southeast Asia footprint by joining the China Thailand NT8 service, currently operated by CMA CGM subsidiary CNC Line. Starting next month, T.S. Lines will deploy one vessel on this loop, which it will market as the North China–Thailand Express (NTX).
The NT8 service currently utilizes four vessels, each with a nominal capacity of 2,300 TEU, to efficiently connect major industrial hubs in North China with Southeast Asia.
The complete port rotation for the service is:
- Tianjin
- Dalian
- Qingdao
- Hong Kong
- Shekou
- Laem Chabang
- Hong Kong
- Nansha
- Tianjin (Return)
The integration of T.S. Lines into this route is expected to significantly bolster capacity and service coverage between China and Thailand. For regional shippers and forwarders, this move strengthens supply chain connectivity and provides more reliable shipping options on a critical intra-Asia trade lane.