Meratus Will Launch New CIDX Shipping Service
The new international shipping route will connect Vietnam with Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Transportation
Meratus will launch its new international CIDX shipping service on 1 October 2026. The route aims to provide expanded ocean freight options for exporters and importers across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Why it matters
The service is designed to strengthen maritime connectivity by offering direct trade lanes to emerging markets. This provides businesses with additional logistics flexibility to meet their shipping requirements in the region.
The CIDX service will operate on a rotation including Ho Chi Minh City, Semarang, Surabaya, Dili, Lae, and Motukea. This connectivity adds a strategic network link between Vietnamese trade hubs and major ports in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea.
The players
Meratus
Meratus is an international shipping and logistics company that operates a network of maritime routes.
Hai An Container Transport Co., Ltd.
This company acts as the shipping agent for Meratus in Vietnam and is a subsidiary of Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company.
The details
The inaugural sailing of the CIDX service will depart from SP-ITC Port in Ho Chi Minh City aboard the vessel Meratus Kutai. Hai An Container Transport Co., Ltd. has been appointed to provide agency support for the operations in Vietnam.
Timeline
1 October 2026: Meratus launches the new CIDX shipping service.
Market Landscape
The launch of the CIDX service reflects the broader corporate strategy to capture growth in emerging intra-Asia maritime trade corridors. This move positions Meratus to compete more effectively against rival regional carriers by streamlining direct access to Pacific market destinations.
Vietnamese exporters and importers can expect increased flexibility when planning shipments to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea starting in October. This new route may offer more competitive logistics scheduling and reduced wait times for goods moving through the region.
The takeaway
Reliable maritime logistics are essential for businesses looking to scale their reach in developing Pacific markets. Companies should evaluate how these new direct port calls can integrate into their existing supply chain to potentially lower transit costs.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Container News.
