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, reports Seatrade maritime.
Construction of terminal
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.
Meanwhile, the second phase project of Luojing container port also kicked off to further enhance the port’s position as a shipping hub.
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Source: Seatrade Maritime News
