The service connects Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India with Qingdao in China, while linking Qingdao with the Indian Subcontinent through Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is designed to support cargo movements across key Asian trading markets and provide shippers with an additional option for transporting containerised goods.    CIX 8 will operate with weekly sailings, offering an estimated transit time of approximately 23 days from Nhava Sheva to Qingdao. The regular service is expected to support shipment planning and improve connectivity for businesses trading between India and China.    The addition of CIX 8 expands Samudera’s regional service network at a time when reliable intra-Asia shipping connections remain important for exporters, importers and freight forwarders. India–China trade flows include a wide range of manufactured goods, industrial inputs and consumer products, creating demand for dependable container transport services.    The service also incorporates Colombo as a connecting point, extending the network’s reach across the Indian Subcontinent and providing an additional link between South Asian and Chinese markets.    For shippers, the new service offers another routing option to consider when planning cargo movements between western India and northern China. Transit times, sailing schedules and available capacity will remain important factors in selecting the most suitable service for individual shipments.   

With the launch of CIX 8, Samudera Shipping is expanding its regional coverage and reinforcing its focus on connecting major Asian ports through scheduled container services.