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    Swire Shipping

    Swire Shipping is a global shipping company headquartered in Singapore, connecting over 400 ports worldwide.

    Ports:400
    The Swire shipping logo features a white square on a dark blue background representing a ship at sea
    A large container ship the Swire Shipping vessel navigates a harbor channel alongside a pier with cranes in the background
    $10.55B
    Revenue
    400
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Swire Shipping is a global shipping company headquartered in Singapore, connecting over 400 ports worldwide.

    Key Leadership

    • Jeremy Sutton – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Swire Shipping operates a global network connecting over 400 ports across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Dry Container

      Standard enclosed container for general cargo, available in 20ft and 40ft sizes.

    • Refrigerated Container

      Insulated container with temperature control for perishable goods transport.

    Technology Platforms

    • Swire Shipping eCommerce Platform
    • Achilles Maritime Network

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Puyallup, WA

      Headquarters office supporting US import/export operations and customer service

    • Singapore

      Regional headquarters managing global vessel network and liner shipping services

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

    Global Locations & Network

    Swire Shipping operates 14 liner services connecting over 400 ports across Asia-Pacific and globally. Its network covers the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Swire Shipping partners with UWL to offer a dedicated feeder service connecting Cambodia, Vietnam, and the USA. Swire Shipping joined the Achilles Maritime Network to strengthen supply chain sustainability and compliance.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Container shipping services
    • Breakbulk and project cargo
    • Asia-Pacific trade routes

    Contract Logistics

    • Customs clearance solutions
    • Inland transportation services
    • Cargo management solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Heavy lift shipments
    • Energy sector logistics

    Digital Offerings

    Swire Shipping digital platforms offer online quoting, booking, shipment management, and tracking.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Outstanding Partnership Award from Target Corporation (2024), BWBS Sapphire Award (2024)

    Recent Developments

    Swire Shipping launched its first-ever weekly fixed-day service connecting North Asia to Papua New Guinea in August 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • High on-time reliability in Asia-Pacific and North America
    • Extensive global network connecting over 400 ports
    • Integrated logistics solutions for complex supply chains

    Challenges

    • Market slowdown and uncertain global trade outlook
    • Geopolitical tensions and trade route disruptions

    Opportunities

    • Expand carbon insetting and biofuel adoption for greener shipping
    • Leverage Achilles platform to access new prequalified suppliers
    • Grow services in emerging Asia-Pacific maritime regions