Port of Dalian
Port in People's Republic of China
The Port of Dalian (38° 56' N 121° 39' E) founded in 1899 lies at the southern tip of Liaodong Peninsula in Liaoning province and is the most northern ice-free port in China. It is also the largest multi-purpose port in Northeast China serving the seaports North Asia, East Asia and the Pacific Rim. It is the trade gateway to the Pacific. It is the second largest container transshipment hub in mainland China and the city of Dalian is categorized as a Large-Port Metropolis using the Southampton system for port-city classification.
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In 1972, the first container ships entered the Port of Dalian, and inaugurated China's first container routes. In 1973, the port handled 21.5 million tons.
The Port of Dalian consists of Daliangang, Dalianwan, Xianglujiao, Nianyuwan, Ganjinzi, Heizuizi, Si'ergou and Dayaowan port areas. Port of Dalian is owned and managed by the state-owned Dalian Port Corporation Limited. It has established trading and shipping links with more than 300 ports in 160 countries and regions of the world. There are 68 international and domestic container shipping routes.
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