In order to ensure maritime safety, keep maritime traffic order and improve operation of Gaoshaling Port in Tianjin, Navigation Rules for Ships in Channels and Nearby Waters of Gaoshaling Port, Tianjin (Pilot) was issued by the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration on Dec 7.
According to a cooperation agreement signed between Tianjin Port (Group) and China Merchants Group (CMG) on Dec 6, both sides will promote the construction of the city's Northern International Shipping core area, adjust its economic structure and deepen its reform.
On Dec 5, a Memorandum of Understanding for Establishing Friendly Port Relations was signed by Tianjin Port and Port Kelang of Malaysia providing for mutual assistance and cooperation in port research, staff training and information exchange to improve both sides' transport and service levels.
On Dec 27, Jintang International Container Wharf Co Ltd, invested by Tianjin Port Holdings Co Ltd, and Tangshan Port Group Co Ltd were launched in Tianjin, opening a new chapter for Tianjin and Tangshan innovative cooperation and providing sources of experience for all port enterprises in Tianjin and Hebei.
Located at the west coast of Pacific Ocean, west of Bohai bay and Haihe estuary, Tianjin port is on the intersection of Beijing and Tianjin metropolis and economic circle of Bohai rim zone.
Tianjin Port locates at the cross point of Beijing-Tianjin city band and Bohai Rim economic circle. It is the sea gate of Beijing, the important international trade port in northern China and the link to connect Northeast Asia and Central and West Asia.
