# Asia-Europe Shipping Routes

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Asia–Europe shipping routes are the ocean trade lanes linking the major export ports of East Asia—principally in China, South Korea, and Japan—with the key import hubs of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Asia–Europe shipping routes are the ocean trade lanes linking the major export ports of East Asia—principally in China, South Korea, and Japan—with the key import hubs of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The dominant passage runs through the Strait of Malacca, across the Indian Ocean, and through the Suez Canal; carriers divert via the Cape of Good Hope when the canal is unavailable or economics favour the longer transit. Liner services on this lane typically operate on weekly schedules, with transit times of roughly 25–35 days via Suez compared to 35–45 days around the Cape. Freight rates, capacity availability, and transit times on this corridor feed directly into the costing models and inventory decisions of shippers and freight forwarders worldwide.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_route](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_route)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Asia-Europe Shipping Routes |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 120 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipping_route |

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