Containers are piled up at the Qujiang port area of Quzhou Port. [Photo/WeChat account: qujiangfabu]

By the end of October, the container throughput at the Qujiang port area of Quzhou Port in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, had reached 15,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, doubling the total for 2024. The figure is expected to reach 20,000 TEUs by year-end.

The Phase II wharf in the Qujiang port area is a hub of activity, with a 1,400-meter-long quay lined with vessels and gantry cranes efficiently handling containers. The 30,000-square-meter yard is filled with containers, including coal from North China and export-ready goods.

Enhanced partnerships with major logistics firms have established a streamlined supply chain for inland enterprises. For domestic trade, companies like Zhejiang Yuanli Metal Products Group save logistics costs, as coal containers arriving at the port area are directly trucked to their facilities, significantly reducing transport times.

For foreign trade, optimized gate procedures and shorter shipping routes have cut logistics costs by 300 to 500 yuan ($42 to $70) per TEU. Companies such as Juhua Group, Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceuticals, and DAS Solar have exported multiple shipments through the port.

Operational improvements have reduced single-container handling times, enabling 24-hour operations and ensuring zero-delay departures. Special areas for coal and other goods ensure efficient transfers.

Huang Sheng, deputy general manager of Zhejiang Seaport Quzhou Port Affairs, noted the ongoing digital transformation. Remote-controlled cranes and intelligent trucks are set for deployment, enhancing efficiency and fostering a green, intelligent logistics ecosystem.