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    Regional Container Lines (RCL)

    Regional Container Lines (RCL) is a Thai-based shipping company operating a fleet of container vessels across Asia.

    Ports:64
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    Regional Container Lines (RCL) operations
    $0.99B
    Revenue
    64
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Regional Container Lines (RCL) is a Thai-based shipping company operating a fleet of container vessels across Asia.

    Key Leadership

    • Twinchok Tanthuwanit – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    RCL operates 46 vessels serving North East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Red Sea, and East Africa.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • 20GP

      Standard 20-foot general purpose container for dry cargo, max payload 28,295 kg.

    • 40HC

      High cube 40-foot container with extra height for voluminous cargo, max payload 28,800 kg.

    Technology Platforms

    • LR OneOcean voyage optimisation platform
    • Dockflow real-time container tracking platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • China (Shanghai)

      26/F Harbour Ring, No.18, Xi Zang Middle Road, serves as a key RCL office for China.

    • Thailand (Bangkok)

      127/35 Ratchadapisek Road, 30th Floor, Panjanthani Tower HQ, RCL's main headquarters.

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISM (International Safety Management) Certification

    Global Locations & Network

    RCL operates 61 service routes connecting North Asia, ASEAN, India, the Middle East, and Africa. Their network covers intra-Asia, Asia-India Subcontinent, Asia-Gulf, and feeder services.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    No publicly listed alliances or partnerships for Regional Container Lines (RCL) found in results. No data available on RCL alliances or partnerships in the provided sources.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Full container load shipping
    • Weekly sailings major ports
    • Asia, Middle East, Africa

    Contract Logistics

    • Supply chain coordination
    • Digital cargo tracking
    • Regional connectivity solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Project cargo handling
    • Specialized container services

    Digital Offerings

    RCL digital platforms offer real-time cargo tracking, AI-powered logistics, and voyage optimization.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    No recent awards found for Regional Container Lines (RCL).

    Recent Developments

    RCL launched the new RCL Calcutta Service 9 (RCH9) connecting Chu Lai, Port Klang, Kolkata in May 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Strong financial performance and profitability
    • Modern and expanding vessel fleet
    • Trusted reputation for reliability and quality

    Challenges

    • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting operations
    • Stricter environmental regulations increasing compliance costs

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into Latin American markets, including Mexico
    • Investing in energy-efficient, alternative-fuel vessels
    • Enhancing internal systems and workforce upskilling