Xiamen Port's Hairun Terminal has achieved a remarkable feat by being bestowed with the prestigious designation of "China Smart Port", joining the exclusive ranks of the nation's pioneering smart ports. This significant announcement was made during the 2023 Green and Safe Port Conference, where Hairun Terminal demonstrated its excellence by securing a notable four-star rating.

The esteemed "China Smart Port" title, developed by the China Ports and Harbours Association (CPHA), evaluates ports based on four primary objectives: exceptional facilities, cutting-edge technology, efficient management, and outstanding services. This comprehensive evaluation delves into various aspects of port operations, including intelligent management, state-of-the-art infrastructure, information technology integration, and digital services.

Hairun Terminal has rightly earned this distinguished accolade through its successful implementation of numerous smart port transformation projects in recent years. Notably, it became the pioneering terminal in China to undergo a comprehensive intelligent transformation of a traditional container terminal in an advanced, remote-controlled unmanned facility.

A paramount component of this transformation was the integration of an intelligent production management system with a smart container logistics platform. This seamless integration has resulted in the establishment of a holistic and intelligent logistics chain within the port. Remarkably, data analysis indicates that Hairun Terminal has experienced a significant reduction in overall costs while simultaneously boosting operational efficiency by an impressive 10 percent.

In light of this remarkable achievement, a spokesperson for the Xiamen Port Authority emphasized that this high-level award highlights Xiamen Port's preeminent position in spearheading smart and sustainable port development across the country. This recognition serves as a testament to Xiamen Port's unwavering commitment to pioneering advanced port productivity, while simultaneously prioritizing crucial aspects such as carbon neutrality, creating a sustainable maritime environment, building world-class port infrastructure, and fostering high-quality port expansion.

An aerial view of Xiamen Port. [Photo/Xiamen Daily]