On February 20, M.V. "Hong Xiang 59" completed container loading in Beiliang port and sailed to Shanghai, indicating the second new line this year was formally put into operation.

This southbound weekly sailing line was operated by Shanghai Zhonggu Shipping Co.,Ltd. A total of 306 TEU was handled for this voyage.

The first domestic liner service, calling at Jiangyin, Beiliang and Jingtang, was opened January 17.