COSCO Launches Direct Poland-Asia Service as OOCL Opens Southeast Asia to India Subcontinent Route

Summary

COSCO Shipping confirmed the launch of a new direct Poland-Asia container service in early June, expanding its Far East network and strengthening Central and Eastern European connectivity. Simultaneously, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) introduced a new Southeast Asia to Indian subcontinent service, tapping into growing intra-Asia trade volumes. The dual route launches underscore major carriers' strategy of diversifying network coverage beyond core transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes amid persistent trade policy uncertainty.