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Huanghua port to add 33m cargo handling capacityHuanghua port to add 33m cargo handling capacity

Huanghua port in Hebei province has started construction of six terminal projects, which will bring another 33m tons cargo handling capacity annually to the port.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 20, 2020

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Huanghua port
Photo: Huangha Port

The six terminal projects, including a fuel oil terminal with an annual handling design capacity of 750,000 tons; two general cargo berths with a combined annual handing capacity of 4.5m tons, the first phase project of ore terminal (expansion project) with an annual handling capacity of 20m tons; and two bulk cargo berths with a combined annual handling capacity of 8m tons.

Upon the completion of the project, the total cargo handling capacity of Huanghua port will reach 290m tons annually. The port will then have 47 production berths which could greatly improve cargo transportation capacity and efficiency at the port.

Huanghua port, operated by Qinhuangdao Port Company, is a major ore and energy port in Hebei and Bohai Rim region.

During the first seven months, Huanghua port posted 169.3m tons cargo throughput and 403,800 teu container volume, an increase of 1.14% and 23.65% year-on-year respectively.

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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