Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced two new direct services connecting China and Southeast Asia.

Following the previously announced CID connecting China and Indonesia, ONE will further expand the China-Southeast Asia network by introducing China Thailand Service (CTS) and the revamped Thailand Philippines Service (TP2).

It said the services will add direct sailings between China and Southeast Asian countries —Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

"The direct sailings will improve transit times and further strengthen ONE’s already robust portfolio in Asia providing an excellent, more reliable and efficient service for ONE’s valued customers," the container shipping company said.

The first sailing it said for the CTS will be on July 24, and for the TP2 will be on July 4.

The CTS rotation will follow the route: Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – LaemChabang – Bangkok – Laem Chabang – Hong Kong – Shanghai.

The TP2 rotation will be from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) – Laem Chabang – Batangas – Manila (Northport) – Nansha – Shekou – Haiphong – HCMC.