SITC CJV6 becomes first international liner service at Nansha Phase IV

Guangzhou Port’s Nansha Phase IV fully automated terminal has welcomed its first international liner service following the arrival of the container ship SITC YIHE.

The vessel’s call marked the introduction of SITC’s CJV6 service at the terminal and the start of regular international liner operations at Nansha Phase IV, according to the Guangzhou Municipal Port Authority.

CJV6 connects China, Japan and Vietnam

The CJV6 service connects Nansha with the Japanese ports of Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki and Nagoya, as well as Da Nang and Hai Phong in Vietnam.

The service is expected to strengthen short-sea connectivity between South China, Japan and Vietnam while supporting more reliable cargo flows and shipping schedules across the regional network.

Automated terminal handles first international call

Nansha Phase IV is described by the port authority as the world’s first fully automated container terminal integrating river, sea and rail transport.

Its operating systems incorporate 5G connectivity, China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system, unmanned intelligent guided vehicles, remotely controlled equipment and optical character recognition technology.

These systems support automated container handling across vessel operations, terminal transfers and yard storage.

The Guangzhou Municipal Port Authority said it worked with the relevant port and border agencies to optimize operating arrangements for the inaugural call. The terminal’s automated systems operated smoothly throughout the vessel’s visit.

The authority plans to continue developing cooperation between Guangzhou Port and international shipping companies while expanding the port’s container logistics network.

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