Regional Container Lines and its partners will launch a new weekly service connecting China with Indonesia.
The service, branded RCI05, will connect three major Chinese gateways with Jakarta and Surabaya before calling Singapore.
The port rotation will be:
Qingdao – Shanghai – Nansha – Jakarta – Surabaya – Singapore – Qingdao
The complete rotation will take 28 days.
RCI05 weekly schedule
| Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Qingdao | Sunday | Monday |
| Shanghai | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Nansha | Sunday | Sunday |
| Jakarta | Friday | Sunday |
| Surabaya | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Singapore | Friday | Saturday |
The maiden voyage is scheduled to depart Qingdao on 8 November 2026.
Vessels deployed on the service will range in capacity from 2,800 to 4,300 TEU.
RCL said the inclusion of Qingdao, Shanghai and Nansha will provide coverage across North, East and South China, offering customers wider market access and greater routing flexibility.
The Singapore call will also provide connections to RCL’s broader regional and international network.
