Evergreen, China Shipping and CMA CGM have joined together for the first time on the Asia-Europe trades to launch an upgraded AEX7 service to boost capacity on the route.

      The carriers said the new joint-service, launching this week, would provide greater frequency and added that it meets the requirements and expectations of customers.

      The lines will deploy nine vessels of 8,000-9,250teu ?C six provided by China Shipping, two from Evergreen and one from CMA CGM.