An aerial view of the 5,000-metric-ton terminal operated by Zhoushan Laotangshan Ganghai Logistics. [Photo/Tide News]

Two newly built terminals of Zhoushan port area in East China's Zhejiang province were approved for operations between Jan 22 and 23, expanding shoreline resources and cargo-handling capacity.

A 5,000-metric-ton terminal operated by Zhoushan Laotangshan Ganghai Logistics and a 2,000-ton general cargo terminal run by Zhoushan Asia Pacific Dockyard have both been cleared for operation, further expanding Zhoushan's port infrastructure and functional capacity.

The 5,000-ton terminal is 312 meters long and 22 meters wide, with two 5,000-ton berths. It can accommodate up to three 2,000-ton general cargo vessels at the same time. Once fully operational, the terminal is expected to add about one million tons of annual cargo throughput, supporting the grain supply chain and boosting the terminal's annual output value by around 1 billion yuan ($143 million).

The 2,000-ton general cargo terminal includes one 2,000-ton berth with a berth length of 110 meters. Its operation is expected to meet growing transport demand for large-scale components used by major ship repair companies. The terminal could help related enterprises cut logistics costs by approximately 35 million yuan annually while creating nearly 50 new jobs.

The Zhoushan port area now has 70 designated open and supervised points. Looking forward, the city will focus on improving port infrastructure, enhancing operational capacity, and supporting the steady development of the local economy.