The following release was published by OOCL:
We are pleased to announce that OOCL will be expanding our service network for Japan and Philippines by introducing the new KTX4 Service to be launched on January 8, 2024, from Manila.
KTX4 will enhance the network coverage between Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China and Philippines, providing customers with competitive and reliable shipment options. KTX4 directly connects multiple ports in Japan with Philippines to cater for the demand in the market. Together with existing KTX suite services, OOCL would provide a more comprehensive service coverage between Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China and ASEAN countries.
TX4 port rotation: Osaka – Kobe – Tokyo – Yokohama – Kaohsiung – Hong Kong – Manila (North Harbor) – Manila (South Harbor) – Hong Kong – Shekou – Osaka
Source: OOCL