Ocean Network Express Reinstates Shipping Service
The carrier is bringing back its Thailand-India-Pakistan route following an earlier integration of services.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Transportation
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As of October 2026, Ocean Network Express has officially reinstated its Thailand-India-Pakistan shipping service. This move follows the company's decision in April 2026 to integrate the route into its existing Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service.
Why it matters
The reinstatement restores a dedicated connection between these key regions, allowing for more focused logistical management. The restructuring also allows the Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service to shed its Indian Subcontinent coverage and pivot toward new market expansions.
The Thailand-India-Pakistan service now deploys five vessels with 5,000 TEU capacity each. Meanwhile, the Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service operates with four vessels each carrying 4,500 TEU.
The players
Ocean Network Express
This is a major container shipping company formed through the integration of the container shipping businesses of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
X-Press Feeders
This organization operates as a prominent common carrier providing feeder services to major global shipping lines.
The details
The revived Thailand-India-Pakistan rotation includes stops in Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Klang, Nhava Sheva, Pipavav, Karachi, and Colombo. X-Press Feeders is facilitating the transition by transferring its slot allocation from the Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service to the reinstated route.
Timeline
April 2026: The Thailand-India-Pakistan service was integrated into the Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service.
October 2026: The Thailand-India-Pakistan service was officially reinstated.
December 2026: Busan and Manila will be added to the Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service rotation.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the ongoing realignment of global maritime trade routes in response to fluctuating regional demand. By recalibrating service rotations, Ocean Network Express positions itself to better serve distinct regional corridors rather than relying on consolidated, broad-coverage routes.
The restoration of this dedicated route could stabilize transit times and cargo capacity for businesses operating between Thailand, India, and Pakistan. Retailers and manufacturers relying on these shipping corridors may see improved inventory reliability as the service returns to a standalone schedule.
The takeaway
Operational adjustments in shipping lanes are often strategic responses to ensure more efficient distribution across global markets. Businesses should monitor service rotations closely to adapt their own logistics planning when major carriers restructure their network offerings.
What happens next
The Japan-Thailand-Vietnam-Indian Subcontinent service is scheduled to add Busan and Manila to its rotation in December 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest changes in the global logistics network by visiting the Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Container News.
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