Evergreen and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will launch a new China-India Express Service 8 (CIX8)/ESL China Subcontinent Express (ECSX) service calling at Qingdao, Xiamen, Nansha, Dachan Bay, Port Klang West, Colombo, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Port Klang West, Qingdao from 6 July 2025. The CIX8/ECSX will turn in 42 days and will deploy 6 ships of 4,600 to 6,000 teu, of which 4 will be operated by ESL and 2 by Evergreen.