CMHI mulls bulk terminals

This year will be a defining one for global port operating companies, according to a recently published report

The Port of Shanghai handled over 40M TEU for the first time in 2017, and comfortably maintained its position as China’s premier box port. Its throughput for the year climbed by a healthy 8.4% to 40.3M TEU, which was well ahead of second-placed Shenzhen, which saw a 5.1% increase (see accompanying table)

Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and ZPMC have opened the 4M TEU Shanghai Yangshan Phase IV Automated Terminal.

The region’s transport infrastructure is benefitting from the biggest wave of investment since the early years of the colonial period.

Already the world’s manufacturing hub, it seems that China is now keen to control a larger slice of the globe’s main container corridors and maritime businesses.

Spreader manufacturers continue to focus on all-electric designs, and there is renewed interest in tandem systems for twin 40ft container handling.