Port of Shanghai, Deep water port in Shanghai, China
The Port of Shanghai is a deep water port at the mouth of the Yangtze River and covers a large area along the river. Its terminals spread across several zones, including Yangshan on an offshore island, the banks of the Huangpu, and sections along the Yangtze.
The port received official city status in 1297 during the Yuan Dynasty and developed into an international trading center after the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842. It later expanded significantly with the construction of new terminals and the Donghai Bridge.
The name Shanghai means "above the sea" and reflects the location where the Yangtze meets the ocean.
The port handles millions of containers each year and operates at multiple locations along the river and on Yangshan Island. Visitor facilities are limited as this is an active industrial zone.
The Yangshan site connects to Shanghai through the Donghai Bridge, a long stretch across the open ocean. This bridge cuts travel time significantly between the island port and the mainland.
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