Lushun New Port in Dalian, China is to add nine berths as part of a $355 million expansion project. News reports Thursday said that a construction contract had been signed between the local authorities and sate-run First Harbour Engineer, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction. First Harbour's stake in the expansion project currently stands at 51%.
When operational, the new facilities will include seven 200,000 deadweight tonne (dwt) multi-purpose cargo terminals and two 200,000 dwt ferry terminals along 4 kilometres of coastline.
The state-run Lushunkou Region Port Authority, which manages Lushun New Port, is currently undergoing a privatization programme.
There are 11 terminals at the port, largely handling domestic cargo and import-export shipments with Japan.
When operational, the new facilities will include seven 200,000 deadweight tonne (dwt) multi-purpose cargo terminals and two 200,000 dwt ferry terminals along 4 kilometres of coastline.
The state-run Lushunkou Region Port Authority, which manages Lushun New Port, is currently undergoing a privatization programme.
There are 11 terminals at the port, largely handling domestic cargo and import-export shipments with Japan.