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How did new Yangtze River terminals increase Shanghai’s port capacity?
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The construction of new terminals along the southern bank of the Yangtze River—specifically at Baoshan, Luojing, and Waigaoqiao—has significantly increased the handling capacity of Shanghai’s port. These developments expanded the city's infrastructure beyond the original terminals located along the Huangpu River, allowing for greater efficiency and volume in the port's operations.1