Qingdao Terminal

One of the busiest ports in the world, the Port of Qingdao is a seaport on the Yellow Sea in the vicinity of Qingdao, Shandong Province in China. The terminal is jointly funded and built by Qingdao Port Group and DP World.

This port is an automatic seaport, which utilises a range of advanced systems, including AQC (Automatic Quay Crane), AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicles), ARMG (Automatic Rail Mounted Gantry).

The port aims to offer industry-leading operational efficiency by leveraging modern technologies. The ARMG – as a key sub-system in the port’s operation – requires a rail fastening solution that can match its high speed and precise position system, whilst at the same time delivering maintenance free performance.

Pandrol Solution

Pandrol worked closely with the port operators to recommend a solution that met the specific requirements of the port environment.

The specialist Porttech fastening solution, which was developed by the Pandrol technical team in Spain for automated terminals in high speed service, were chosen for their excellent performance and low maintenance requirements.

The Pandrol team in China conducted the research and development and undertook local production, in order to ensure continuing support to the customers of Qingdao port.

The Port of Qingdao is a seaport on the Yellow Sea in the vicinity of Qingdao (Tsingtao), Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China. It is one of the ten busiest ports in the world (7th in 2019, considering total cargo volume). Multi Energy Tank Stations operates at Qingdao port with a storage sublease by the Qingdao port authorities which makes it easier for us to store products for our customers in China.