"Winning Aspiration" ship docks first, Yantai Port sets a new record for single-ship bauxite unloading.

September 22, 2026
China Transport News
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On September 21, the ultra-large mineral carrier 'Winning Aspiration' unloaded 32 million tons of Guinean bauxite at Yantai Port's West Terminal, shattering local records for single-ship bauxite handling. The vessel, part of Winning International Group's WINNING MAX Sirius series and delivered in June, boasts green features like methanol fuel tanks, shaft generators, and high-voltage shore power systems, pioneering zero-carbon shipping. With coordinated planning, tailored operation schemes, and advanced automated systems, Yantai Port completed the unloading in just two days, enhancing efficiency and earning high praise from stakeholders. As the starting port for the China-Africa Logistics Golden Corridor, Yantai Port continues to expand capacity, securing raw materials for China's aluminum industry. From January to August, the port's bauxite throughput exceeded 100 million tons, exemplifying its key role in sustainable global logistics.
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