Pacific International Lines (PIL) is launching a new weekly express service connecting Singapore and Surabaya, Indonesia ramping up its intra-Asia network.

This new service — named Singapore Surabaya Express (SSE) — serves to expand and develop PIL's presence in Indonesia, further strengthening its intra-Asia trade services.

The new service expanding PIL’s presence in the Indonesian market is named the Singapore Surabaya Express (SSE) and will call Singapore – Surabaya – Singapore.

"With this dedicated service, PIL continues to drive its global connectivity through the key Asian gateway of Singapore to PIL’s extensive network of Africa, Red Sea, Middle East, India Sub Continent, Oceania, New Zealand, and Latin America," it said.

The new SSE service will commence on April 21 from Singapore, and will be served by PIL's 1,800 TEU vessel "Kota Naluri."

PIL noted that this is also part of PIL's efforts to meet the needs of its customers for more efficient and direct services.