MAERSK plans to launch the Shanghai-Chennai service in mid-September in response to the increasing demand of shipment for auto and electronics items between east Asia and southeast India, reported the Chennai Express.

Running with four container vessels and each with a capacity of 2,900 TEU, this service will have a rotation of Shanghai, Shenzhen-Yantian, Tanjung Pelepas, Port Klang, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Tanjung Pelepas and Shanghai.

This service is scheduled to start on September 14 with 13-day transit time.