Yantai wants containership handling at first world levels in two years

THE north eastern port of Yantai plans to build a containership handling system in two years which links maritime administrative departments, port authorities and carriers to standards expected of developed countries, Xinhua reported.

The report said Yantai Maritime Administration will set up a ship quality management system, which will allow standards-compliant ships to enjoy priority in inspection and simplified customs clearance procedures, to encourage self-discipline.

In addition, the Yantai Maritime Department will also establish a joint meeting system which government departments and carriers create a blacklist of low-quality shippers and freight forwarders.

The Port of Yantai has the ninth largest container throughput in China and is also one of 13 Chinese ports with a throughput of more than 100 million tons.