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    SITC Container Lines

    SITC Container Lines is a leading shipping line specializing in container transport across the intra-Asia region.

    Ports:84
    A smiling woman sits at a desk sketching with a pen on a white sheet of paper in a bright office setting
    A blue SITC container ship navigates the ocean water with a prominent mast and cargo containers visible
    $3.06B
    Revenue
    84
    Ports

    Company Overview

    SITC Container Lines is a leading shipping line specializing in container transport across the intra-Asia region.

    Key Leadership

    • Xue Mingyuan – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    SITC Container Lines operates 82 service routes covering 82 major ports across Asia.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • DRY CONTAINER

      Standard container for general cargo, available in various sizes for dry goods

    • REEFER CONTAINER

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable goods requiring refrigeration

    Technology Platforms

    • SITC Container Tracking Online
    • GoComet Real-Time Container Tracking

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Qingdao

      Main office and operational hub at 41 Donghai Xilu, Shinan District, Qingdao, China

    • Shanghai

      Facility at 9F, Above the Bund Square, No. 948 East Daming Road, Shanghai, China

    Certifications & Capabilities

    AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) certificate

    Global Locations & Network

    SITC Container Lines operates about 50 vessels across 7 countries and 39 major Asian ports. Its network covers 53 trade lanes, connecting Japan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    No publicly documented major global alliances or vessel-sharing partnerships for SITC Container Lines. SITC primarily operates independently, focusing on intra-Asia regional shipping services.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Extensive intra-Asia network
    • Direct port-to-port service
    • Frequent sailing schedules

    Contract Logistics

    • Warehousing and depot services
    • Supply chain management
    • Customs clearance support

    Special Cargo

    • Project logistics solutions
    • Bulk cargo handling

    Digital Offerings

    SITC Container Lines offers digital platforms for e-commerce, real-time tracking, and ship management.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Green Fleet Award 2024, Customer-Satisfied Container Liner Company 2025

    Recent Developments

    SITC Container Lines launched the Far East–India Express (FIE) service in September 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive intra-Asia shipping network coverage
    • Strong long-term partnerships with major global firms
    • Operates a large fleet with majority self-owned vessels

    Challenges

    • Risk of overcapacity as market disruptions normalize
    • Potential impact from changing global trade policies

    Opportunities

    • Expansion in Southeast Asia’s cross-border e-commerce market
    • Investment in AI and digital supply chain optimization
    • Fleet expansion with new, efficient containerships