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Rio Tinto develops blending iron ore delivery hub at Dalian port

Liaoning Port Group and Rio Tinto (Shanghai) have signed agreement to jointly develop Northeast Asia blending iron ore operation and delivery centre at Dalian port, Liaoning province.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 29, 2021

1 Min Read

Photo: Rio Tinto

The agreement will allow Rio Tinto to use Dalian port as a transhipment hub and provide better service to steel mills in North China.

"The cooperation can fully explore advantages of blending iron ore operation at Dalian port, and further improve port service ability to jointly develop a world-class blending iron ore distribution hub, according to Liaoning Port Group.

In September 2020, Liaoning Port Group and Rio Tinto initiated collaboration on bonded area operation for blending iron ore.

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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