Chiang told reporters that direct shipping would shave 16 hours and up to 30% in costs off voyages, helping Taiwan to become an Asian transport hub and explore the mainland market.

• 江丙坤告诉记者，船运直航将节省16个小时，大约30%25的运费，将帮助台湾成为亚洲的运输中心，开拓大陆市场。