Yangshan Port to inaugurate Phase 2

Shanghai: Thirteen months after it opened for business, Shanghai International Port Group is ready to open Phase II of its ambitious deepwater port at a pair of islands called Yangshan to the southeast of Shanghai, connected by a dramatic 32.5km bridge. Phase II comprises four berths equipped with super post panamax cranes and is due to officially start operations on Sunday. Cosco Pacific, Hutchison Port Holdings and APM Terminals as well as SIPG won the fiercely fought tender for this phase.  [08/12/06]