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Taicang Port

As a rapidly developing deep water container terminal, Taicang port is located in the hub of the Yangtze River Delta and Shanghai Maritime Centre, both of which provides Taicang Port a vast hinterland of cargo supply and a convenient transportation network.

The two shareholders devote joint forces for providing better services

Taicang International Gateway is a new terminal brand development combining Modern Terminals Limited under Wharf Holdings of Hong Kong and the Suzhou Government.

With its over 30 years’ experience, Modern Terminals is developing Taicang Port as one of the premier container terminals in the Yangtze River Delta and has brought both advanced management philosophies and operation know-how to Taicang. Taicang Port would not have developed as rapidly as we have if it has not for the great support from Suzhou Government.

With the support of both shareholders, Taicang International Gateway has built up an aspiring team of experienced and intelligent managers and passionate operators, who are working together to build a professional container terminal and provide international service standards.

Unique regional advantages and convenient overland transportation

Located at the entrance of the Yangtze River Delta, Taicang International Gateway neighbours Suzhou, Kunshan and Wuxi, some of the most developed regions in the southern part of Jiangsu, which creates a strong economic hinterland. In addition, Taicang International Gateway is uniquely suited to serve the rapidly growing industrial development of the entire Yangtze River Delta and central China as a whole.

Taicang International Gateway neighbours all the major cargo sources in the Yangtze River Delta region:

  • 50 kilometres east of Kunshan;
  • 70 kilometres east of Suzhou;
  • 50 kilometres west of downtown Shanghai.

Taicang International Gateway enjoys a sound transportation network and an easy access to both south and north parts of Jiangsu and its nearby provinces:

  • The riverside expressway from the Taicang International Gateway connects to the economic development areas along the Yangtze River as well as Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province;
  • The state highway 204 and 312, the provincial highway 339 connect the goods hinterland in Kunshan, Suzhou, Changshu, Wuxi, etc.;
  • Taicang International Gateway is networked with inland by several highways: Sukuntai highway (Suzhou-Kunshan-Taicang) leads directly to Taicang; highways such as Xitai first grade tonggang Road (Wuxi-Taicang), Xingang Road and Hufuhuangyanjiang Road criss-cross within and form an expressway system radiating major economic development zones in the Yangtze River Delta;
  • Now that the Suzhou-Nantong Bridge is open, a direct connection between Taicang International Gateway and the industrial areas in Northern Jiangsu Province has been created.

The convenient logistic network has closely linked Taicang International Gateway to its cargo sources, reduced the transportation cost.

Taicang International Gateway possesses outstanding shipping conditions:

  • It enjoys the equal shipping condition with the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port Area;
  • The water depth is currently -12.5 metres and will be dredged up to -14 metres;
  • We provide a 24-hour unrestricted marine access;

The Green Port

While growing rapidly, Taicang International Gateway has also committed to the “Green Port” idea. Upgrading the power system of our RTGs from diesel to electrical power will save an estimated 30 million liters of diesel annually.

Advantages of eRTG

  • While growing rapidly, Taicang International Gateway has also committed to the “Green Port” idea. Upgrading the power system of our RTGs from diesel to electrical power will save an estimated 30 million liters of diesel annually;
  • Eliminate waste gas discharge by 90%;
  • Diesel Fuel elimination of 3 million liters annually;
  • Less noise and vibration providing more comfortable operation environment for the operators;
  • Simplified operation procedures such as start and turn-off, reduce work intensity, and make the operation more precise, efficient and user-friendly.