OOCL launches new Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent loop to boost connectivity

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has launched a new String — the Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent Service 2 (SIS2) — to strengthen direct container connectivity between key Southeast Asian hubs and ports across the Indian subcontinent.

The weekly service, introduced in June 2026, links major Southeast Asian transshipment and gateway ports with primary Indian Subcontinent destinations, providing shippers with more frequency and capacity on the trade lane. OOCL positions the loop to improve schedule reliability and reduce transit times for both import and export flows between the regions.

SIS2’s deployment features modern, high-capacity vessels and is integrated with OOCL’s existing regional network to offer seamless feeder and inland connections. The carrier says the service will complement its current offerings on the lane, allowing customers greater routing flexibility and improved equipment availability.

OOCL highlighted that the new loop responds to growing cargo demand between Southeast Asia and South Asia, driven by expanding intra-Asian trade, manufacturing shifts, and rising e-commerce volumes. The carrier expects the service to support faster inventory turns and more predictable supply chains for exporters, importers, and logistics providers operating between the two regions.

The schedule, port rotation and vessel particulars are listed on OOCL’s website and can be accessed by customers and agents for planning and bookings. OOCL said it will continue to monitor market dynamics and adjust capacity to match trade patterns while maintaining operational reliability.