On May 11, 2007 TNWA (the New World Alliance) and CMA-CGM announced a new all-water service to expedite cargo moving from major Chinese export hubs to key destinations on the US East Coast, via the Panama Canal.

It is pointed out that the introduction of the new ESX service will enable TNWA and CMA-GGM to offer comprehensive port coverage and competitive transit times from Central and South China to Savannah and New York.

From 4 June 2007, the ESX will deploy vessels ranging from 3,500-3,800 TEU on a weekly service operating on a 56-day rotation.

Port Rotation: Ningbo - Shanghai - Chiwan -Hong Kong - Manzanillo, Panama - Savannah - New York - Norfolk - Ningbo.