The MSC JESSENIA, starting Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) new KANGAROO direct service, docked at Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal on Jan 4. Loaded with machinery, chemicals, and textiles from northern China, it marks Qingdao Port's first new international shipping route this new year.

This service establishes a direct link from Northern China to Oceania, sailing to Brisbane and Sydney, and provides a strong start for foreign trade at the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–30).

The route includes stops at Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Brisbane, Sydney, and returns to Qingdao, giving direct access between key Chinese and Australian ports. It significantly reduces transit time, with voyages from Qingdao to Brisbane and Sydney taking around 20 and 25 days, respectively, offering a streamlined logistics channel.

The MSC JESSENIA, starting Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) new KANGAROO direct service, docks at Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal on Jan 4.