QDPI(SH:601298) Yang Guang Wang·2025-11-17 10:08Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements and operational efficiency of the fully automated pulp terminal at Qingdao Port, which has set multiple records in unloading efficiency and is transforming the port into a comprehensive supply chain service provider [1][4]. Group 1: Operational Efficiency - Qingdao Port's automated pulp terminal achieved a 22.5% year-on-year increase in pulp throughput in the first half of 2025, showcasing its capability to handle large volumes of imported pulp efficiently [1]. - The terminal has set a new world record for pulp unloading, achieving a throughput of 51,676 tons in a 24-hour period, marking the fourth time this record has been broken [2]. - The implementation of AI and 3D technology has improved operational efficiency by over 20% by optimizing unloading sequences through dynamic electronic ship mapping [2][3]. Group 2: Technological Integration - The "PulpCrane" platform integrates logistics, trade, and finance, serving 45 upstream and downstream pulp manufacturers and traders, facilitating end-to-end online processing for booking, customs clearance, and settlement [3]. - The digital transformation at Qingdao Port has reduced the international logistics process from weeks to hours, effectively creating a "green channel" for pulp shipments [3]. Group 3: Supply Chain Development - The port is evolving from a mere unloading hub to a comprehensive supply chain service provider, enhancing its competitive edge through real-time data synchronization and streamlined operations [3][6]. - The "dock direct loading—railway direct dispatch—port area direct access" model has enabled seamless connections in pulp transportation, significantly reducing logistics costs and improving delivery times [3][6]. Group 4: Economic Impact - The integration of the port with local industries has fostered a "port-industry-city" development model, driving collaboration among the paper, packaging, and printing sectors, and contributing to the green and high-quality development of Shandong [6]. - The port's strategic initiatives are positioning it as a growth engine for the regional economy, focusing on global pulp capacity and establishing connections with foreign pulp mills and shipping companies [4].