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Ports of Guangzhou and Rotterdam strengthen cooperation

The southern Chinese port of Guangzhou and European port of Rotterdam have renewed sister port agreement following the first two-year partnership agreement signed in 2019.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 8, 2021

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Photo: Port of Rotterdam

The two ports established sister port relationship in 2019 and had been worked on shipping routes development and talents exchanges during the recent two years. 

In 2020, three container shipping routes had been opened-up between the two ports. 

We are expecting to cooperate with the port of Rotterdam on green port development, information technology and staff training to improve service capability and level of our port, said Yuan Yue, deputy director of Guangzhou Port Authority. 

Currently, Guangzhou port operates 137 international container shipping services. 

 

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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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