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Ningbo-Zhoushan to complete work on 10m teu container terminal in 2020Ningbo-Zhoushan to complete work on 10m teu container terminal in 2020

China’s busiest port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is on track to complete the construction of the new 10m teu container terminal at Meishan.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

October 18, 2019

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The port has just started the construction of the number 9 berth, which is scheduled for completion in 2020.

Meishan container terminal will have 10 container berths with a maximum handling capacity of 10m teu once fully completed.

The first phase project includes five berths which are opened for operation. The remaining five berths of the second phase includes two 200,000 tonne-class and three 150,000 tonne-class deepwater berths with a handling capacity of 4.3m teu.

Currently, China has three 10m teu-class container terminals at Yantian, Qianwan, Qingdao and Chuanshangang.

In 2018, Ningbo-Zhoushan port posted a container throughput of 26m teu in 2018, ranking third globally.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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