According to Freight Forwarding Network, on July 28, 2023, Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) is excited to announce that FLX service will be launched in September 2023. This is a new service connecting the west coast of South America and the east coast of North America (Florida). FLX focuses on innovative and efficient transportation solutions for customers looking for reliable South American refrigerated container transportation.
Delicious South American food arrives on new shores
Many Latin American fruits, vegetables and seafood, such as mango, asparagus, and shrimp, are becoming more and more popular worldwide. As a result, Latin America has seen significant growth in refrigerated container traffic, which has almost doubled over the past few years. "
To strengthen our commitment to South America and cold storage services, ONE says we have established ourselves as a significant player on the Latin America-Asia route, where we have earned praise from our customers over the years. In order to further improve the quality of our transportation services, we are redoubling our efforts and investing in state-of-the-art equipment, including controlled atmosphere (CA) containers and telematics equipment.
The FLX will launch in September 2023 in preparation for the harvest and shipping season. FLX offers an exclusive service, connecting the West Coast of South America and the East Coast of North America (Florida) with our own dedicated fleet. This service is designed to provide new options for our valued customers, including those previously engaged in Asian freight, while expanding transportation possibilities and simplifying supply chain processes.
The FLX service will deploy four vessels to ensure stability on schedule. The service, which will connect Callao and Paita (Peru) as well as Guayaquil (Ecuador) and South Florida, has one of the fastest transit times on the market. With excellent options for refrigerated cargo transportation, direct routes include Callao-South Florida in 11 days, Patta-South Florida in 9 days and Guayaquil-South Florida in 8 days.
In addition, FLX offers direct connectivity from South Florida to Honduras, as well as destinations in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. With hub ports such as Cartagena (Colombia) and Callao (Peru), ONE services can be seamlessly connected to other services to and from the United States, the east coast of South America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
Chilean exporters can also easily connect their goods through Callao, increasing the accessibility of the route. In summary, the FLX route offers a variety of connection options: Callao-Peeta-Guayaquil-Cartagena-South Florida-Puerto Cortes-Cartagena-Callao.
"Our goal is to share the unique flavor of South America with people all over the world," said Yu Kurimoto, managing director of ONE Championship. With our FLX and LUX services, we are happy to open new doors for businesses and individuals to enjoy this vibrant region's authentic flavors. "
Source: ONE official website