Yantian International Container Terminals Explained

Yantian International Container Terminals
Country:	China
Opened:	1994
Operated:	Shenzhen Yantian Port Group and Hutchison Port Holdings
Size:	373 Hectare
Berths:	16
Containervolume:	10 million TEU (2013)

Yantian International Container Terminal is a deep water port in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It specializes in handling containers of all sorts from feeders to very large container ships.

Description

The approach channel leading to YICT is 400 meters wide and 17.4 meters deep and is only two kilometers away from the public waterway. It has a total waterfront length of eight kilometers, a yard area of 373 hectares, and 16 deep-water container berths. It is equipped with over 70 quay cranes; the majority of which are Super Post-Panamax.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Ports in China

External links

• Wikimapia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile at World port source . World Port Source . 9 June 2014.
2. Web site: strike by workers at YICT . Radio free Asia . 2 Sep 2009 . 9 June 2014.