GT LINES, the container shipping division of UAE-based Gulftainer Group, has partnered with Chinese carriers to operate two direct China–Khorfakkan shipping routes. The arrangements include an upgraded KCX 1 service in a five-vessel consortium and cooperation with CULines on the KCX 5 service. Both services are scheduled to begin in early November 2026.
GT LINES, the container shipping division of UAE-based Gulftainer Group, has formed partnerships with leading Chinese carriers to bolster trade connectivity between Asia and the Middle East. The collaboration introduces a five-vessel consortium on the KCX 1 service alongside Zhong Gu, Sea Legend, and Ningbo Ocean, plus joint cooperation with CULines on the KCX 5 service. All arrangements are scheduled to begin in early November 2026.
Gulftainer's shipping arm GT Lines has upgraded its Khorfakkan China Express (KCX1) service effective November 2, 2026. Operated with Chinese partners ZHONG GU, SEA LEGEND, and NINGBO OCEAN, the five-vessel service runs on a 10-day sailing frequency to streamline trade between China and the UAE.
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