Hanjin Shipping has announced that it will participate in an Asia - South Africa direct service from the end of October.

Called SFX (South Africa Express), this service connects Asia and South Africa directly calling at Shanghai, Ningbo, Keelung, Hong Kong, Shekou, Port Kelang, Durban and Cape Town.

Hanjin will be participating in the service through slot chartering, ranging from 250TEU to 300TEU according to vessel size, starting from Shanghai on October 31.