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GT LINES Expands UAE-China Shipping Services via Partnerships with Chinese Carriers

Gulftainer's container shipping arm GT LINES has launched strategic partnerships with Chinese shipping lines to bolster UAE-China connectivity. Under the KCX 1 service consortium, five vessels link major Chinese ports to Khorfakkan Port, complemented by a separate KCX 5 partnership with CULines.

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GT LINES, the container shipping division of UAE terminal operator Gulftainer, launched strategic shipping partnerships with Chinese carriers on November 5, 2026, according to a company announcement.

Under the upgraded Khorfakkan China Express Service (KCX 1), GT LINES is deploying two container vessels in a vessel sharing agreement alongside Chinese carriers Zhong Gu, Sea Legend, and Ningbo Ocean. Together, the carriers form a five-vessel consortium.

The KCX 1 route provides direct links from the Chinese ports of Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha to Khorfakkan Port in the UAE. Transit times are scheduled at 18 days from South China and 22 days from Central China to Khorfakkan.

Additionally, GT LINES partnered with CULines on the KCX 5 service, which connects Chinese ports and Malaysia's Port Klang directly to Khorfakkan Port.

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