Zhuhai Port launches largest coal-shipping base in South China
Zhuhai Port has started the operation of its new coal shipping base yesterday which is jointly invested by Shenhua Group (40%), Zhuhai Port Group (30%) and Guangdong Yudean Group (30%) with RMB4.568bn, SinoShipNews reports.
The project includes two 100,000dwt coal berths, one 50,000dwt coal berth and four 3000dwt coal berths with total annual coal handling capacity of 40m tons.
Zhuhai Port said the project will greatly enhance the port’s throughput volume and promote the development of the logistics chain of the port. It has also made the goal of building the largest dry bulk dock and the strategy to expand its hinterland to the West River region.
Shenhua Group is a large scale state-owned energy company and is the largest coal dealer in China.
