BG Shipping, a subsidiary of Beibu Gulf Port Group, has launched a new river-sea direct service connecting Nanning, Qinzhou, Fangcheng, Cai Cui (Can Tho), Qinzhou, Nanning using the 336 teu deckship BBG NAN NING BO RUN. The service provides the first regular connection from Nanning using the newly opened Pinglu Canal to southern Vietnam.