NPCT1 Welcomes ESL First Direct Service from Jakarta to India & Middle East
May 30, 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia - ESL recently launched SGI (Southeast Asia Gulf India) service, a new direct service from Jakarta to India and the Middle East, and NPCT1 is proud to be home of SGI service. ESL KABIR, which made her maiden call at NPCT1 on 30 May 2024, provides weekly and direct coverage from Jakarta to ports in India and Middle East (Jakarta - Port Klang - Mundra - Jebel Ali - Dammam - Mundra - Port Klang - Laem Chabang). The sizes of vessels deployed for the service range from 5,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) to 6,000 TEUs.
This first maiden call is operated by ESL, and it shows ESL's commitment to continuously providing value for its customers, by improving vessel reliability and connectivity despite the global supply chain disruptions. NPCT1, as the strategic partner of ESL in Jakarta, is part of this monumental achievement in supporting the growth of ESL and its customers.
The launch of this new SGI service was celebrated with a presentation of plaques from NPCT1's Management team to the Master of M.V ESL KABIR, ESL Indonesia and PT. Tisco Sindo Logistics is the established sole agent for ESL in Indonesia since 2016. M.V. ESL KABIR, with voyage handling throughput of close to 2,500 TEUs, berthed at NPCT1 on 30 May early morning and sailed off NPCT1 within one day.
"I am delighted to welcome the inaugural of the first direct service from Jakarta to India and the Middle East in our Terminal since NPCT1 commenced its commercial operations in 2016. We are honored to be entrusted by ESL for this new service. The new service aims to improve the customers' cargo flow especially for India and the Middle East market, as well as supporting the enhancement of Indonesia's logistics and supply chain. NPCT1 will always strive to deliver best-in-class services to our customers and develop win-win relationships with its partners to overcome the challenges posed by the global supply chain disruptions," said Mr, Takayuki Hori, President Director of NPCT1.
Dhany Novianto, Managing Director of ESL Indonesia commented, "The country presents immense potential, with a positive macroeconomic outlook, and a strong domestic market. As part of the company's commitment to creating innovative network solutions for its customers, ESL is actively looking to grow its footprint in Indonesia and enhance connectivity to and from the country."
Noah Haji, President Director of ESL Indonesia also commented, "ESL is a leading liner shipping company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. With a network of over 70 offices across 28 countries, ESL connect communities and businesses across the dynamic regions of Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and Red Sea, and Africa, operating an annual capacity of around 700,000 TEUs."