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Which areas of Shanghai’s port handle general cargo and bulk commodities?
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In the context of Shanghai’s port facilities, the handling of cargo is divided into specialized sections along the Huangpu River and the Yangtze River.1
The areas designated for these operations are as follows:
- Bulk Commodities: The Pudong district, located on the east bank of the Huangpu, is utilized for the storage of bulk commodities, as well as for transportation maintenance and repair facilities.1
- General Cargo: General cargo wharves are situated in Puxi (within the Nanshi district on the west bank of the Huangpu) and on Fuxing Island.1
Since the 1950s, the port's capacity has been expanded through the construction of additional oceangoing terminals along the Huangpu at Zhanghuabang, Jungong Lu, Gongqing, Longwu, and Zhujiamen. Furthermore, terminals established along the southern bank of the Yangtze—specifically at Baoshan, Luojing, and Waigaoqiao—have significantly increased the city's overall handling capacity.1