Zigui Port adds new berth to help trucks climb over Dam

By Chen Si, Yichang Three Gorges International Communication Studio

A new berth at Zigui Port began operating on July 20, facilitating the movement of more heavy trucks across the Three Gorges Dam.

Zigui Port's Maoping Phase II Ro-Ro Berth is located approximately 8 kilometers from the dam and features five 3,000-tonne berths. Ro-Ro transport utilizes roll-on/roll-off ships to transport loaded vehicles and cargo by waterway. This method is more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective compared to traditional road transportation and shipping.

An opening ceremony was held at Zigui Port for Maoping Phase II Truck Ro-ro Berth.

Of the five new berths, No.1 is designated for truck ro-ro operations, while No.2 is for commercial vehicles.

The truck ro-ro berths have an annual capacity of 208,000 units. The ro-ro operations area is equipped with an electronic weighbridge, a charging and invoicing hall, a driver's rest and dining room, and a large car park capable of accommodating over 500 trucks.

The Maoping Phase II of Zigui Port will offer three routes: Yichang - Zhongxian, Yichang - Wanzhou, and Yichang - Chongqing.

Between January and June of this year, Three Gorges' truck ro-ro transport has already transferred 104,100 trucks.

The truck ro-ro berth at Zigui Port.