News / Port of Yantian dusts off pre-financial crisis plan to add 3m teu capacity

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As the southern Chinese gateway of Yantian begins clearing its considerable cargo backlog, after resuming full operations last week, the port is reportedly looking to add another 3m teu capacity.

According to Alphaliner today, Shenzhen Yantian Port Group (SYPG) and Hong Kong-headquartered terminal operator Hutchison Ports, 50:50 owners of Yantian International Container terminals, have revived an old plan to build a 3m teu facility to the east of the port.

Alphaliner says Hutchison and SYPG have formed a 50:50 ’special purpose company’ ...