Chongqing's second largest container terminal starts operation

THE second largest container terminal in Chongqing on the upper reaches of the Yangtze, has been completed and started operation, Xinhua reported.

Phase 1 project of the terminal, named Fuling Huangqi Container Terminal, and costing CNY650 million (US$95.2 million), consists of two deep-water container berths and a back up yard of 55,000 square metres, able to handle 200,000 TEU a year.

Customs, inspection and other relevant authorities have set up offices at the terminal.

The terminal will be an important hub for the cargo flow to and from the hinterland regions of southeastern Chonqing and north Guizhou province, helping to boost economic development of these regions.

(Source: Sea Trade Asia)