Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is expanding its intra-Asia shipping network with the launch of the Jasmine service, strengthening container connectivity between China and Indonesia.
The new service is designed to support growing regional trade by providing shippers with additional sailing options and improved links between key manufacturing centres and Indonesian markets. The launch also reflects continued demand for reliable container shipping services across Southeast Asia.
China remains a major source of manufactured goods, machinery, electronics and consumer products moving into Indonesia. Improved direct shipping connections can help importers and exporters manage cargo flows more efficiently and provide greater flexibility in supply-chain planning.
For MSC, the Jasmine service forms part of its wider strategy to strengthen its regional network and respond to changing trade patterns across Asia. Intra-Asia shipping continues to play an important role in supporting manufacturing supply chains, regional distribution and the movement of intermediate goods.
The first sailing is scheduled to be operated by MSC WIND II, with an expected arrival in Shanghai on 4 November 2026. The port rotation will cover Shanghai, Ningbo and Shekou in China, followed by Singapore, Surabaya and Semarang in Indonesia, before returning to Shanghai.
The new service is expected to provide direct connections between the participating ports and strengthen MSC’s intra-Asia network, offering businesses additional options for moving containerised cargo between China and Indonesia through Singapore.
For exporters, importers and freight forwarders, the additional route could support more flexible shipping schedules and improve access to important Southeast Asian markets as regional trade continues to develop.