The vessel Chang Jiu Zhi Yuan recently departed from the Zhangjiagang Gangxin Heavy Equipment Port, carrying two ultra-large ship unloaders bound for Panjin Port in Liaoning province.
Each unloader weighs approximately 1,100 metric tons, with cargo extending 11.66 meters off the starboard side and 42.14 meters off the port side, pushing the vessel's total width to 85.8 meters and its height above the waterline to 58.8 meters.
The vessel Chang Jiu Zhi Yuan, carrying two ultra-large ship unloaders, departs from Zhangjiagang. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
The Zhangjiagang Gangxin Heavy Equipment Port served not only as the assembly site for the massive pieces of machinery but also coordinated closely with the Zhangjiagang Maritime Safety Administration and other departments to develop a customized transport plan.
By capitalizing on the port's strategic location and seamless river-to-sea access, the shipment was successfully dispatched to its final destination, showcasing Zhangjiagang's growing role as a critical hub for the export of high-end, large-scale equipment.