Interasia Lines has announced the launch of a new Far East–East India container service, CI9, aimed at strengthening its regional network and enhancing direct connectivity between South China, Southeast Asia and India’s east coast.
The CI9 service is scheduled to commence operations on December 5, 2025, operating on a 28-day round voyage with vessels in the 2,500–2,800 TEU range. The weekly fixed rotation will cover Nansha – Shekou – Laem Chabang – Port Klang (West Port) – Chennai – Port Klang (North Port) – Nansha.
With dual calls at Port Klang’s West and North ports, the service offers improved flexibility and more reliable connections for cargo moving within Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. The direct call at Chennai provides an important gateway for shipments serving the industrial regions of southern India.
Interasia Lines said the launch of CI9 reflects its commitment to delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions with expanded scheduling options. The new service is expected to support growing trade volumes on the South China–India corridor, one of the fastest-growing intra-Asia trade lanes.
The CI9 launch follows other network expansions by the carrier in 2025, including the introduction of the Korea–China–Indonesia (KCI) service and an ongoing newbuilding programme for six 2,900 TEU container vessels, reinforcing Interasia Lines’ long-term growth strategy in the intra-Asia market.
