Shanghai port adds capacity with new automated terminal

The first phase of what is described as one most advanced automated container terminals in China adds a design capacity of 2.6 million teu annual throughput to the world’s largest container port.

Construction started in December 2022, and the terminal at Luojing port currently has one 100,000 tonnes-class container berth and four 10,000 tonnes-class container berths. 

The automated container terminal at Luojing has been built on the site of old coal and ore terminals, which ceased operation in 2017 and 2019 due to the high pollution they caused, providing low added value to the business.

"The new capacity will further expand Shanghai port's container throughput capability, enhance transportation efficiency with improved competitiveness, and help SIPG better serve economic and trading activities along Yangtze river and China's coastal areas," said Gu Jinshan, chairman of SIPG.

Meanwhile, the second phase project of Luojing container port also kicked off to further enhance the port’s position as a shipping hub.

Shanghai port handled 49 million teu in 2023.