OOCL might be poised for a takeover by Cosco, but that is not stopping it from expanding its intra-Asian footprint.

It is introducing the Japan Vietnam Service (KTX7) in a bid offer more comprehensive network coverage of the markets between Japan and Vietnam.

OOCLcurrently offers six loops in the KTX suite of products, connecting Japan to South East Asia markets and the KTX7 will extend its market reach by adding a call to Shimizu.