Ship lines hold high hopes for Cai Mep port as direct services begin to the U.S. Like NASCAR drivers when the green flag is waved, container lines raced to start direct services this month from Vietnams newly dredged deep-sea port of Cai Mep to the U.S. West Coast.

Carriers seek to maintain service while cutting capacity in weak environment Moving to trim down capacity in a tight market, container lines CMA CGM, CSAV and China Shipping Container Lines said Thursday they are combining their direct services between the Far East, Mexico and the Caribbean into a single, coordinated loop.

     The global logistics company DHL disclosed a plan to invest US$ 10 million over the next five years in its new joint venture in Vietnam as well as the expansion of its services in this market at a function in HCMC yesterday.

     APL has announced a new direct liner container service from southern Vietnam to the west coast of North America. Since June 3, APL's PS1 service has been making weekly port calls at our new deepwater terminal facility serving Ho Chi Minh City. Service Highlights: