The Sun Chief Express (SCX) will directly connect key hubs across Southeast Asia and South China with the US.

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) is pleased to announce their entry into the US market with the launch of the Sun Chief Express (SCX).

The Sun Chief Express (SCX) will directly connect Seattle, WA with Ho Chi Minh, and Shekou, while also providing wider coverage of Southeast Asia via these ports. ESL will leverage its intermodal solutions within the US market, to provide inland connectivity via Seattle to locations across the US including, but not limited to Portland, OR, St. Paul, MN, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, OH and Memphis, TN.

This marks an especially significant milestone for ESL, who is making their entry into the US market, coming on the back of their recent expansion to Mexico. The launch of SCX further enhances ESL’s strategic position in Southeast Asia, with direct links to the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, China and now, the US.

The new service will be fortnightly, with the following service rotation:

Ho Chi Minh – Shekou – Seattle – Ho Chi Minh.

The first sailing will be on M.V. Bright, departing from Ho Chi Minh on 22^nd July.

Facilitating regional trade growth is a key driver behind ESL’s network coverage enhancements. With South China and Southeast Asia booming as manufacturing hubs, SCX will connect customers to opportunities in new markets.