COSCO launches automated sea-rail terminal in Xiamen

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COSCO Shipping Ports has inaugurated China's first automated sea-rail terminal at the Xiamen Ocean Gate Terminal, enabling direct train-to-ship cargo loading without intermediate yard transfers. This advancement integrates railway operations directly into the terminal, enhancing efficiency in container logistics.

COSCO Shipping Ports’ Xiamen Ocean Gate Terminal has launched what the company describes as China’s first automated terminal with a dedicated sea-rail intermodal line for direct train-to-ship cargo loading. The new system extends railway operations directly into the terminal. As a result, containers can move between trains and vessels without intermediate yard transfers. This approach […] The post COSCO launches automated sea-rail terminal in Xiamen appeared first on Container News.