en.Wedoany.com Reported - Qingdao Qianwan Port Area recently completed the unloading operation of the giant Cabu Ballard vessel, which carried 61,956 metric tons of Fenix iron ore, marking the first time the port has managed such a vessel.

The CABU vessel is a dual-purpose ship designed for liquid and bulk cargo transport. Its mixed-loading scheme effectively reduces empty sailing rates, delivering both economic and environmental benefits. However, due to its unique structure and involvement in hazardous cargo operations, such vessels impose extremely high requirements on port facilities, operational procedures, safety management, and personnel qualifications. Only a few terminals in China are capable of handling them.

The Ballard, measuring 228.4 meters in length and 32.3 meters in width, with a carrying capacity of 64,995 tons, is one of the largest vessels in the Cabu fleet. To ensure the safe and efficient execution of this first operation, Qingdao Port's Qianwan Branch organized multiple coordination meetings, analyzed the vessel's structural characteristics, and developed a tailored unloading plan, achieving stable and smooth operations throughout the shipping value chain through professional services.

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