Swire Shipping is pleased to announce a major upgrade to our North Asia Express (NAX) service
— now offering weekly fixed-day sailings starting 22 August 2025.

This enhancement delivers unmatched supply chain security and reliability, with vessels arriving in Lae every week – giving you the confidence to plan your cargo movements with precision.

What’s New?

• Weekly fixed-day departures from the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong SAR for predictable planning
• Weekly fixed-day arrivals into Lae for seamless supply chain management and dependable delivery
• Fastest direct connection from Lae to Shanghai — accelerating your exports
• Reliable transhipments via Lae, PNG to Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and Fiji — extending your reach across the Pacific

Port Rotation:

• Weekly: Shanghai – Ningbo – Nansha – Hong Kong – Lae – Shanghai
• Fortnightly: Shanghai – Ningbo – Nansha – Hong Kong – Lae – Port Moresby – Townsville – Shanghai

Upcoming Vessel Schedule:

This is the first-ever weekly fixed-day service connecting North Asia to Papua New Guinea — designed to give you peace of mind, speed, and flexibility.

For more information, please contact your local Swire Shipping representative.