The first “Silk Road Maritime” iron ore route, operating between China and Brazil, has exceeded a total of 10 million tons of transport. On the morning of April 3, the 300,000-ton giant ship “He Ying” docked at the Luoyu Operating Area of Meizhou Bay Port in Fujian Province, where it began unloading iron ore using automated systems.
The Luoyu Operating Area is an important logistics hub under the Belt and Road Initiative. Located near major economic centers like the Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas in China, it features deep-water ports capable of accommodating the world’s largest 400,000-ton cargo vessels. Port authorities noted that AI-assisted systems facilitated quick and seamless entry and exit processes for both the ship’s crew and workers.
“Silk Road Maritime”, China’s first international maritime transportation and logistics service brand, supports global trade within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. This route, stretching from the Tubarão Port in Brazil to the Luoyu Port in Fujian, covers more than 10,000 nautical miles and is noted for its reliable and efficient transportation. The continuous transport of iron ore is crucial for China’s steel production and infrastructure projects, while also strengthening supply chain ties with Brazil.
Currently, “Silk Road Maritime” operates a total of 132 active routes, serving 145 ports in 46 countries.