GTI welcomes ONE's "WIN" service, strengthening India-US trade route

APM Terminals Mumbai (Gateway Terminals India - GTI) has welcomed the maiden call of the new Ocean Network Express (ONE) "WIN" service, which connects India's West Coast with the US East Coast. This significant development marks a pivotal moment in bolstering trade relations between the two regions and enhancing global connectivity at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Nhava Sheva.

India has been playing an increasingly important role in world trade, with an export volume of approximately $453 billion for merchandise trade with an annual growth rate of 15% in 2022, according to World Trade Outlook and Statistics published by World Trade Organisation.

The maiden vessel, M.V. ONE MODERN, made its grand entrance at GTI on 12 May, 2024, signalling the commencement of yet another promising partnership between APM Terminals and Ocean Network Express (ONE). The terminal performed 2075 moves (3492 TEUs) in 19 hours and the vessel sailed out early morning on 13 May 2024.

The new WIN service will be operated by a fleet of nine vessels, leaving from Karachi, makes a stopover at Hazira before calling at GTI, Nhava Sheva. The vessel will exit India from Mundra for a 28-day voyage to US East Coast calling at APM Terminals Elizabeth in New York, Savannah, Jacksonville and Charleston. After completing is US East Coast run, the service will embark on it return voyage to the Indian Subcontinent from Norfolk.

The main commodities carried by the service include fast moving consumer goods such as electronics, perishables such as foodstuff and retail goods including textile and apparel. Furthermore, chemical moving between these two countries will benefit from the direct and increased capacity.

Adding to the significance of the occasion, ONE planned to cover the vessel with their trademark magenta containers before her exit from India. GTI played its part and helped load most bays with magenta-coloured boxes while the remaining will be covered in Mundra.

GTI will continue to facilitate successful collaborations like the ONE WIN service, furthering its mission to lift the standard of innovation and excellence in the maritime industry. With a steadfast dedication to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, GTI looks forward to many more milestones and achievements in the future.