Digital upgrade transforms Ningbo-Zhoushan Port

At the Meishan Port area of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province, self-driving container trucks move seamlessly along designated lanes, while unmanned cranes towering over 50 meters hoist cargo with precision. In a zone where hazardous goods are stored, a patrol robot scans for gas leaks or temperature anomalies, ensuring safety at one of China's busiest shipping hubs.

These are part of the daily routine at the port, according to Chen Xin, deputy general manager of Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal Co, which manages the port area.

"Empowered by technologies such as the internet of things, digital twin, 5G, AI and big data, we have upgraded the port area and set up an intelligent brain for it, including an interactive 3D visualization system that can monitor and measure operations in real time," Chen said. "It has greatly improved efficiency."