(Coals.cc, Dec 31, 2006) Zhanjiang Port Bureau announced on 29 December 2006 that Zhanjiang Port¡¯s handling capacity had topped 80 million metric tons. Zhangjiang will divide its ports into twelve port areas in an effort to restructure its port resources, according to the city¡¯s General Plan on Zhanjiang Port.

The port is listed by the Ministry of Communications as a major coastal port in Southwest China, acting as transshipment and storage center for ores, petroleum products, natural gas and grains. 

During the 11th Five-Year Plan period, the city plans to make 10 billion yuan of investment to build 42 new berths, with newly-increase capacity of 135 million tons and container handling capacity of 800,000 standard containers. The port¡¯s total handling capacity will exceed 100 million metric tons in 2008, and 130 million tons in 2010, becoming a regional center for international shipping.
source:Coals.cc
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