Rizhao Port: A Blue Hub Connecting the World

As one of China's important coastal ports, Shandong Rizhao Port is becoming an important node in global trade with its superior geographical location, advanced facilities and diversified business layout. Today, let YESMORE International take you into this modern international port to learn about its core business and development highlights.

Locational advantages: Rizhao Port, a natural port with unique natural conditions, is located on the southern wing of Shandong Peninsula, bordering the Yellow Sea, with a natural deep-water coastline and a wide hinterland radiation range. It is not only an important hub for the "Belt and Road" initiative, but also a logistics portal connecting Northeast Asia and radiating the central and western regions. With excellent conditions of no freezing and no siltation throughout the year, Rizhao Port has become the preferred channel for bulk cargo transportation.

Core business: Diversified services to help global trade

1. Bulk cargo transportation

Rizhao Port is one of China's largest iron ore import ports, and its throughput of bulk cargo such as coal, crude oil, and grain ranks among the top in the country. Efficient loading and unloading capabilities and professional yard management provide customers with low-cost, high-turnover logistics solutions. Rizhao Port's China-Africa route business will be launched in 2022, mainly including Tanzania in East Africa (Rizhao-Dar es Salaam) and Nigeria in West Africa (Rizhao-Lagos). At present, there are 4-5 voyages per month on the West African route, with a single voyage carrying about 60,000 cubic meters of cargo, and 1 voyage per month on the East African route, with a single voyage carrying about 25,000 cubic meters of cargo. The transported goods are mainly large and medium-sized pieces of general cargo such as plywood, steel, building decoration materials and construction machinery.

2. Container business

With the expansion and automation upgrade of container terminals, Rizhao Port has opened a number of international routes covering major ports around the world. Through the "sea-rail combined transport" model, goods can go directly to inland cities, helping companies reduce costs and increase efficiency.

3. Modern logistics and supply chain services

The port has built supporting facilities such as bonded logistics centers and cross-border e-commerce industrial parks, providing one-stop services such as warehousing, distribution, and finance to create an "port + trade + logistics" ecological chain. Rizhao Port currently has foreign trade routes to South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, Southeast Asia, etc. And implement a 21-day free storage policy for Russian foreign trade import heavy containers.

4. Green smart port construction

Rizhao Port actively promotes digital transformation, applies 5G, Internet of Things and other technologies to achieve intelligent management; at the same time, promotes clean energy, reduces carbon emissions, and practices the concept of sustainable development. In response to Russia's export policy and KD policy, rate policies are provided in terms of port miscellaneous fees, car storage fees, empty and heavy container storage fees, etc. In addition, customized terminal services are provided according to the specific needs of the cargo project. Future Outlook: Building a world-class strong port Relying on Shandong Port Integration Strategy, Rizhao Port is accelerating the integration of resources, expanding the international route network, and deepening cooperation with countries along the route. In the future, it will become a more influential international shipping center, providing more efficient and convenient services to global customers. Blue economy, unlimited vitality. Rizhao Port is pursuing prosperity with the world with an open attitude!