MSC Launches New FIREHORSE Service and Upgrades Multiple Intra-Asia Shipping Routes

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched the new FIREHORSE shipping service linking China, Singapore and Indonesia, alongside upgrades to SEAGULL, SEAHORSE, SAOLA and othe

2026.07.02 · 20 Reads
MSC Launches New FIREHORSE Service and Upgrades Multiple Intra-Asia Shipping Routes

MSC Launches Brand-New FIREHORSE Service and Upgrades Multiple Intra-Asia Shipping Routes

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of its brand-new standalone service, the FIREHORSE Route, designed to strengthen direct and efficient maritime connections among China, Singapore and Indonesia.
In parallel, MSC is upgrading multiple existing intra-Asia shipping routes to further optimize its regional transport network. These upgrades will improve connectivity between key trade hubs, enable seamless cargo transshipment within the region and boost overall logistics efficiency, helping businesses capitalize on growth opportunities across the Asia-Pacific market.

Launch Details of New & Upgraded Shipping Routes

FIREHORSE Route

Vessel: MSC PALATIUM III
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Arrival Time: Arrived in Shanghai on March 5, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Shanghai – Ningbo – Singapore – Surabaya – Semarang – Singapore – Shanghai

SEAGULL Route

Vessel: MSC JAPAN III
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Shanghai on March 3, 2026
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Port Rotation: Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Jakarta – Singapore – Batangas – Manila North Port – Subic – Shanghai

SEAHORSE Route

Vessel: MSC ALDI III
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Shanghai on March 4, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Laem Chabang – Shanghai

SAOLA Route

Vessel: MSC SHIRLEY II
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Shanghai on March 4, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Shanghai – Ningbo – Haiphong – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Shanghai

BENGAL Route

Vessel: MSC EMILY II
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Chittagong on March 10, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Qingdao – Ningbo – Shanghai – Chittagong – Singapore – Xiamen – Qingdao

PERTIWI Route

Vessel: MSC BERN V
 
Arrival Time: Arrived at Belawan Port on March 7, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Dalian – Tianjin Xingang – Qingdao – Shekou – Singapore – Jakarta – Belawan – Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Nansha – Hong Kong – Kaohsiung – Busan – Dalian

BAYAN KO Route

Vessel: MSC IDA II
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Hong Kong on March 1, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Manila North Port – Davao – Shekou – Hong Kong

KOUPREY Route

Vessel: SEA STAR 1
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Sihanoukville on February 27, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Sihanoukville – Singapore – Sihanoukville

THAI Route

Vessel: MSC REN V
 
Arrival Time: Arrived in Laem Chabang on February 18, 2026
 
Port Rotation: Laem Chabang – Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore – Laem Chabang

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