Dandong thriving as China's north-east hub

[SHENYANG] The national drive to develop sea transportation has made China's northern-most sea port of Dandong a new hub in the booming north-eastern region.

The port, located in Dandong, Liaoning Province at the northern extremity of China's coastline, is expected to reach a total cargo turnover of 120 million tonnes this year, exceeding the benchmark of 100 million tonnes for the first time. The volume in 2012 was 96 million tonnes.

"Our dream of establishing a giant modern international port is being realised," said Zhang Hongjiang, vice-president of the Dandong Port Group.