Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping operates as the brand name for all liner shipping services of The China Navigation Company Pte Ltd. The heritage dates back to 1883 when liner services were established in Australasia, marking a long-standing commitment to regional and global trade networks. As part of The China Navigation Company Ltd, a London-registered entity overseeing marine operations for John Swire and Sons, Swire Shipping maintains a robust presence in the Asia-South Pacific region. The company continues to facilitate growth in the regions it serves by delivering reliable shipping solutions and maintaining customer-centric service standards.
The Swire Shipping fleet consists of multipurpose vessels capable of accommodating a wide range of cargo types. This includes general and unitized cargoes, heavy and bulky project lifts, bulk parcels, and containerized cargoes (both general and refrigerated). Such versatility enables the company to support diverse shipping requirements across its routes, spanning over 100 ports in Asia, the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.
Regional and international coverage is supported by offices in key locations, including Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, London, and Auckland. These regional offices work together with an agency network designed to provide customers with market knowledge and local service standards. The collective aim is to deliver reliable sailing schedules and responsive customer service to facilitate trade between participants in the Asia-South Pacific corridor and beyond.
Swire Shipping emphasizes collaboration with customers to achieve mutual success, recognizing that a strong customer partnership is central to its operating model. The company’s long-standing history in Australasia and its ongoing commitment to expanding trade links reflect its role as a dependable partner for liner shipping across a broad array of cargo types.
