Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a new standalone intra-Asia container service, Firehorse, and reshuffled several existing regional loops as part of a broader network adjustment, according to MSC’s statement.

In addition to this launch, MSC is upgrading several existing Intra-Asia services, to provide more competitive and comprehensive access to the region’s key trade hubs. These strategic enhancements will deliver seamless transit and stronger connectivity across Asia, helping businesses to thrive in a dynamic market.

Designed to provide more efficient and reliable shipping services, the first sailings will be as follows:

• Firehorse: MSC PALATIUM III HC610A – ETA Shanghai 5 March 2026
• Seagull: MSC JAPAN III HU610A – ETA Shanghai 3 March 2026
• Seahorse: MSC ALDI III HO610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026
• Saola: MSC SHIRLEY II HS610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026
• Bengal: MSC EMILY II SX611R – ETA Chattogram 10 March 2026
• Pertiwi: MSC BERN V HW610R – ETA Panjang 7 March 2026
• Bayan Ko: MSC IDA II HK610A – ETA Hong Kong 1 March 2026
• Kouprey: SEA STAR 1 HJ609A – ETA Kampong Saom 27 February 2026
• Thai: MSC REN V HN608A – ETA at Laem Chabang 18 February 2026

Firehorse service
Shanghai – Ningbo – Singapore – Surabaya – Semarang – Singapore – Shanghai

Seagull service
Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Jakarta – Singapore – Batangas – Manila North Harbour – Subic – Shanghai

Seahorse service
Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Laem Chabang – Shanghai

Saola service
Shanghai – Ningbo – Haiphong – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Shanghai

Bengal service
Qingdao – Ningbo – Shanghai – Chattogram – Singapore – Xiamen – Qingdao

Pertiwi service
Dalian – Tianjin Xingang – Qingdao – Shekou – Singapore – Jakarta – Panjang – Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Nansha – Hong Kong – Kaohsiung – Busan – Dalian

Bayan Ko service
Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Manila North Harbour – Davao – Shekou – Hong Kong

Kouprey service
Kampong Saom – Singapore – Kampong Saom

Thai service
Laem Chabang – Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore – Laem Chabang

With the launch of Firehorse alongside these Intra-Asia network upgrades, MSC reinforces its commitment to delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-focused shipping services.

Mediterranean Shipping Company  MSC is the world's largest privately owned container shipping line, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It operates a massive fleet of over 900 vessels, facilitating global trade through container shipping, logistics, and, separately, the MSC Cruises brand. 

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