Monday, December 11, 2017

World’s largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghai

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-12-11 11:20

The fourth phase of Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, the largest automated container terminal in the world, started trial operation on Sunday. As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.[Photo/Xinhua]

The fourth phase of the Yangshan Port will initially be able to handle 4 million TEUs after it enters full operation, which will help consolidate Shanghai port’s position as the world’s leading port.

So far, the equipment that has been put into trial operation includes 10 bridge cranes, 40 rail-mounted gantry cranes and 50 AGVs. The project will eventually be equipped with 26 bridge cranes, 120 rail-mounted gantry cranes and 130 AGVs.

Located at the South of Donghai Bridge, the fourth phase of Yangshan Deep Water Port covers 2.23 million square meters and has a 2,350-meter shoreline. [Photo/Xinhua]