Gold Star Line (ZIM) and Interasia are set to become vessel providers on the KCI service from the start of 2026, replacing ONE and SITC in the four-party operation, according to Alphaliner. The service will continue to include T.S. Lines and Namsung Shipping.
As part of the changes, Inchon will be added to the port rotation, while Ningbo and Xiamen will be removed. The adjustments reflect a realignment of port coverage on the intra-Asia service.
Under the revised structure, the KCI service rotation will operate as Busan, Inchon, Qingdao, Shanghai, Jakarta, Surabaya, Shenzhen (Chiwan) and back to Busan.
The changes are expected to streamline operations while maintaining connectivity across key Northeast and Southeast Asian trade lanes.
