Evergreen Marine is strengthening its presence in the Southeast Asia–India trade by joining an existing regional service linking major markets across Southeast Asia with ports on India’s southern and western coasts.
The move will give Evergreen customers additional connectivity between Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and India, supporting cargo flows between the rapidly growing Southeast Asian markets and the Indian subcontinent.
The service rotation includes Jakarta, Surabaya, Singapore, Port Klang, Tuticorin and Nhava Sheva, before returning through Port Klang to Jakarta. The inclusion of Tuticorin provides access to southern India, while the call at Nhava Sheva connects the service to the country’s major container gateway on the west coast.
Evergreen’s participation comes as liner operators continue to expand and adjust regional networks in response to growing intra-Asia trade. Southeast Asia–India services have become increasingly important for manufacturers, exporters and importers seeking direct or more frequent shipping options without relying solely on transshipment hubs.
The enhanced network is expected to benefit shipments of consumer goods, industrial products, machinery, textiles and other containerised cargo moving between India and Southeast Asia. For exporters in southern India, the Tuticorin call can also provide a useful gateway to markets in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
The development adds to a broader trend of carriers increasing connectivity between India and Southeast Asia. Other operators have also introduced or expanded dedicated services linking Southeast Asian hubs with Indian ports. For example, OOCL launched its Southeast Asia–Indian Subcontinent Service in April 2026, connecting Singapore and Port Klang with Nhava Sheva and Mundra.
For Evergreen, joining the service strengthens its regional network while giving customers another option for moving cargo between Southeast Asia and India. The expanded connectivity could also improve routing flexibility as shippers seek more reliable intra-Asian supply-chain solutions amid changing trade patterns.
With India continuing to strengthen its role in Asian manufacturing and trade, additional liner connectivity between Indian and Southeast Asian ports is likely to remain an important area of network development.