AN expanded maritime service at Subic by the Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC) and the Mediterranean Shipping Co. will provide industries in Northern and Central Luzon with a reliable link to global markets, especially Europe and the United States, the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) announced on Thursday.

Industries — including agriculture, automotive, electronics, construction and garments — can take advantage of the service's connection to major transshipment hubs like Singapore, Vung Tau and Tanjung Pelepas, the ICTSI said.