Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is starting its first direct containership service to Danang in Vietnam.

It wants to take advantage of a fast-expanding market using two 1,000-teu vessels.

The run will start on 23 November.

HMM expects the service to create synergies between its intra-Asia loops and long-haul routes, strengthening sales competitiveness.

HDX (Haiphong Danang Express Service) port rotation is Gwangyang, Busan, Shanghai, Hai Pong, Danang, Hong Kong and Gwangyang.