Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is launching a new multipurpose liner service linking Asia and South Pacific islands next month.

The South Pacific Link service will be operated by NYK Bulk & Project Carriers utilsing multipurpose semi-container vessels on 72-day round voyages. The service will operate at 18 day intervals.

“The service will offer safe and secure handling within an extensive global network to provide a quality, reliable liner service linking the South Pacific islands to the world,” NYK said.

The first call will be made in Busan on 12 January 2014 by the South Islander.