Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has launched the Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent Service 2 (SIS2), a new weekly container shipping service designed to enhance direct connectivity between major Southeast Asian hubs and key ports across the Indian subcontinent.
Introduced in June 2026, the service aims to support growing trade volumes between South Asia and Southeast Asia by providing increased capacity, improved service frequency, and greater supply chain efficiency.
Enhancing Direct Container Connectivity
The SIS2 service connects important gateway and transshipment ports across Southeast Asia with major destinations in the Indian subcontinent, offering shippers a more reliable and efficient transportation solution.
The new shipping loop is expected to:
- Improve schedule reliability.
- Reduce transit times.
- Increase service frequency.
- Enhance cargo movement efficiency.
- Strengthen regional supply chain connectivity.
The service is designed to support both import and export cargo flows, helping businesses streamline logistics operations across one of Asia’s fastest-growing trade corridors.
Integrated Network Provides Greater Flexibility
OOCL has deployed modern, high-capacity vessels on the SIS2 route and integrated the service into its broader regional shipping network.
The integration enables customers to benefit from:
- Seamless feeder connections.
- Expanded inland transportation options.
- Greater routing flexibility.
- Improved equipment availability.
- Enhanced cargo planning capabilities.
By complementing existing services on the Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent trade lane, SIS2 offers additional options for exporters, importers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
Rising Intra-Asian Trade Drives Demand
The launch comes amid strong growth in cargo demand between Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Several factors are contributing to the increasing trade volumes, including:
Manufacturing Diversification
Companies are expanding manufacturing operations across Asia, creating new sourcing and distribution patterns that require stronger regional shipping networks.
Growth in Intra-Asian Trade
Trade between Asian economies continues to increase, driving demand for more direct and reliable container services.
Expansion of E-Commerce
The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce is generating higher cargo volumes and increasing the need for faster, more predictable shipping solutions.
Supporting Supply Chain Efficiency
OOCL expects the SIS2 service to help businesses improve inventory management and supply chain performance.
Key benefits include:
- Faster inventory turnover
- Reduced logistics bottlenecks.
- Improved shipment predictability.
- Enhanced cargo visibility.
- Enhanced cargo visibility.
These advantages are particularly important for manufacturers, retailers, and exporters operating in highly competitive regional markets.
Commitment to Operational Reliability
OOCL stated that it will continue monitoring market conditions and trade developments to ensure capacity remains aligned with customer demand.
The company aims to maintain operational reliability while adapting its network and vessel deployment strategy to evolving cargo flows across Asia.
Customers can access detailed schedules, port rotations, and vessel information through OOCL’s official booking and service platforms.
Key Highlights:
- OOCL launched the new Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent Service 2 (SIS2) in June 2026.
- The weekly service enhances direct connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
- The weekly service enhances direct connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
- The service utilizes modern high-capacity container vessels.
- Integration with OOCL's regional network enables seamless feeder and inland connections.
- Growing intra-Asian trade, manufacturing shifts, and e-commerce growth are driving demand.
- The service supports faster inventory management and more resilient supply chains.
- Customers gain greater routing flexibility and improved equipment availability.
