Core Insights - The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has officially opened container berths 6 to 10 in the Meishan Port area, increasing the total number of operational container berths to over 40, marking a significant enhancement in its openness to international trade [1][3]. Group 1: Project Overview - Berths 6 to 10 are part of the second phase of the Meishan Port area project, which began construction in December 2015 and has been operating concurrently with construction [3]. - The project includes a total length of 2,150 meters, featuring two 200,000-ton and three 150,000-ton modern berths designed to accommodate the world's largest container ships [3][4]. Group 2: Operational Efficiency - As of June 2025, the five berths have accommodated over 4,200 international vessels and handled more than 20 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), with over 1,300 calls from 200,000-ton ultra-large container ships contributing to over 11 million TEUs [3][4]. - In 2024, the container throughput at the Meishan Port area is expected to exceed 10 million TEUs, with berths 6 to 10 contributing over 55% to this volume [3]. Group 3: Automation and Innovation - The berths serve as a demonstration area for automated operations, featuring remote-controlled bridge cranes and a mixed operation model of automated and manual vehicles [4]. - The operational efficiency of the automated systems is approaching that of manual operations, providing a replicable model for global port automation known as the "Meishan solution" [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the journey of Chinese port automation, emphasizing the determination and innovation of Zhang Liangang and his team in overcoming technological barriers to establish a fully automated container terminal in China, showcasing the country's capabilities in this field [1][2][3]. Group 1: Development of Automation Technology - The first fully automated container terminal in China was inaugurated on May 11, 2017, at Qingdao Port, setting a world record for operational efficiency [2]. - By January 2025, the average operational efficiency of bridge cranes reached 60.9 natural boxes per hour, breaking the world record multiple times [2]. Group 2: Innovation and Technological Breakthroughs - Zhang Liangang led numerous key technology projects, achieving significant breakthroughs, including the development of the first fully controllable silicon DC speed regulation container bridge crane and the intelligent production control system for Qingdao Port [3]. - The team created over ten world-leading technologies, including the A-TOS intelligent control system for automated container terminals, and established the first "hydrogen + 5G" smart green terminal [3]. Group 3: Domestic Technology Empowerment - The team focused on 12 domestic research projects to address the long-standing reliance on imported port equipment, achieving full-chain domestic control from software to hardware [4]. - The first fully domestically produced automated container terminal was put into operation in January 2024, setting a new world record for loading and unloading efficiency within a week [4]. Group 4: Talent Development and Economic Impact - The "Liangang Innovation Team" has become a hub for talent cultivation, with 8 members achieving senior engineer status and over 75 patents granted, generating more than 560 million yuan in economic benefits [4]. - The team's efforts are positioned as a cornerstone for technological self-reliance in China's port industry [4]. Group 5: Future Aspirations - Zhang Liangang continues to lead the team in pursuing the next generation of fully automated, intelligent, and lightweight port equipment, aiming to achieve further "Chinese miracles" in the smart port sector [5].