GT Lines launches India–Sharjah Express service

GT Lines has launched a new standalone shipping service linking West India and the Gulf, branded as the India–Sharjah Express (ISX), aimed at offering faster transit times and improved schedule reliability.

The ISX service will begin operations on 8 March 2026 and will operate on a fixed 14-day rotation covering Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Khorfakkan, Sharjah, Hamriyah and Sohar. The service will be deployed with vessels of around 950 TEUs capacity.

GT Lines said the service is designed to deliver some of the fastest lead times in the India–Gulf trade. Transit time from West India to the Northern Emirates will be around six days, while return voyages are expected to take four days.

A key feature of the new service is the first-ever direct call at Hamriyah Container Terminal, providing direct access to the UAE’s second-largest free zone. The service is also fully integrated with Gulftainer’s terminal network, bonded dry ports, logistics hubs and trucking operations.

Additional connectivity is provided through intra-Gulf feeder links via Khorfakkan and Sharjah, while a land bridge from Khorfakkan enables final delivery across the UAE within 48 hours.

GT Lines said the ISX service strengthens its offering on the India–Gulf corridor by focusing on speed, reliability and end-to-end supply chain integration.

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