Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has confirmed a new Southeast Asia – Indian Subcontinent Service (SIS) – its first dedicated route linking Southeast Asia with India’s west coast and Pakistan.
The service, set to commence on 24 April 2026, is designed to provide a direct and reliable connection between key Southeast Asian hubs and the Indian Subcontinent.
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The move strengthens regional supply chain links and offers improved access to both Indian and Pakistani markets.
SIS will call at major ports across the corridor, supporting cargo flows between manufacturing centres in Southeast Asia and consumption markets in South Asia.
The rotation is as follows: Laem Chabang – Singapore – Port Klang – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Karachi – Port Klang – Singapore – Laem Chabang.
By establishing a direct connection, the carrier aims to reduce transit times and improve schedule reliability for shippers operating between these regions.
The inclusion of key gateway ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, alongside Karachi in Pakistan, underlines the strategic importance of west coast South Asia in global containerised trade.
Meanwhile, trans-shipment hubs including Singapore and Port Klang provide additional connectivity to wider global networks.
With intra-Asia trade continuing to grow, services such as SIS are expected to play a critical role in supporting regional logistics demand, particularly as supply chains diversify and shift closer to end markets.