MSC launches Firehorse and strengthens intra-Asia services

MSC last week unveiled Firehorse, a new standalone service offering direct and fast connections between China, Singapore and Indonesia.

In addition to this launch, MSC is upgrading several existing Intra-Asia services, to provide more competitive and comprehensive access to the region’s key trade hubs. These strategic enhancements will deliver seamless transit and stronger connectivity across Asia, helping businesses to thrive in a dynamic market.

Designed to provide more efficient and reliable shipping services, the first sailings will be as follows:

• Firehorse: MSC PALATIUM III HC610A – ETA Shanghai 5 March 2026

• Seagull: MSC JAPAN III HU610A – ETA Shanghai 3 March 2026

• Seahorse: MSC ALDI III HO610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026

• Saola: MSC SHIRLEY II HS610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026

• Bengal: MSC EMILY II SX611R – ETA Chattogram 10 March 2026

• Pertiwi: MSC BERN V HW610R – ETA Panjang 7 March 2026

• Bayan Ko: MSC IDA II HK610A – ETA Hong Kong 1 March 2026

• Kouprey: SEA STAR 1 HJ609A – ETA Kampong Saom 27 February 2026

• Thai: MSC REN V HN608A – ETA at Laem Chabang 18 February 2026

The full rotations are:

Firehorse service:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Singapore – Surabaya – Semarang – Singapore – Shanghai

Seagull service:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Jakarta – Singapore – Batangas – Manila North Harbour – Subic – Shanghai

Seahorse service:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Laem Chabang – Shanghai

Saola service:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Haiphong – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Shanghai

Bengal service:
Qingdao – Ningbo – Shanghai – Chattogram – Singapore – Xiamen – Qingdao

Pertiwi service:
Dalian – Tianjin Xingang – Qingdao – Shekou – Singapore – Jakarta – Panjang – Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Nansha – Hong Kong – Kaohsiung – Busan – Dalian

Bayan Ko service:
Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha – Ho Chi Minh City – Dong Nai – Manila North Harbour – Davao – Shekou – Hong Kong

Kouprey service:
Kampong Saom – Singapore – Kampong Saom

Thai service:
Laem Chabang – Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore – Laem Chabang

With the launch of Firehorse alongside these Intra-Asia network upgrades, MSC says it reinforces its commitment to delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-focused shipping services.