PIL Launches North China Indonesia Service to Strengthen Intra-Asia Trade Connectivity
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has announced the launch of a new weekly direct service—North China Indonesia Service (NIS)—that will connect key ports in China, Singapore, and Indonesia. The service will begin on 17 June 2025 and is designed to deliver fast, reliable transit within Asia’s most dynamic trade lanes.
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| China–Singapore–Indonesia loop |
Weekly Loop Offers Fast Transit Between China, Singapore, and Indonesia
The service will operate on a 35-day rotation through a vessel-sharing arrangement. The full port sequence includes:
- Tianjin
- Qingdao
- Xiamen
- Singapore
- Jakarta
- Surabaya
- Singapore
- Tianjin
New Route Set to Begin 17 June 2025 on 35-Day Rotation
With direct connections to major Indonesian ports and transshipment via Singapore, NIS enables smoother trade for manufacturers, exporters, and importers within Asia’s critical supply chains.
Port Rotation: Tianjin – Qingdao – Xiamen – Singapore – Jakarta – Surabaya – Singapore – Tianjin
Strategic Move to Reinforce PIL’s Southeast Asia Trade Ambitions
“This initiative strengthens our ability to support customer needs across Asia and reinforces our broader ambition to drive trade flows within Southeast Asia and across our global network,” said Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager, Intra-Asia Services at PIL.
PIL Expands Regional Network to Support Growing Asia Trade Lanes
As Asia’s trade volumes surge and demand for reliable intra-regional shipping solutions rises, PIL’s North China Indonesia Service is positioned to meet the evolving needs of shippers with dependable weekly sailings and high network efficiency.