In October, Swire Shipping launched a new weekly service connecting North Asia and the Pacific Islands. The service offers weekly departures to and from all main Chinese ports via transhipment at Busan in South Korea, with direct departures from Busan and Yokohama in Japan to Pacific Island ports. Vessels will call weekly at Port Vila, Nouméa, Lautoka, Suva, Nuku'alofa, Apia, and Pago Pago, as well as fortnightly at Honiara and Papeete. The increased service frequency provides enhanced supply chain efficiency for Swire Shipping customers.