Trials start at automated Shanghai terminal

Trial operations have begun at the world’s biggest automated container terminal, according to Chinese state-owned media.

Once it is fully operational, the fourth phase of Shanghai Yangshan deep water port will have a capacity of 4m teu, which is expected to rise to 6.3m teu at a later date. It will cover 2.23m sq. m and hasve a quayline of 2,350 m

The terminal utilises equipment manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) and Chinese-developed automation software.