Hubei Port Group, Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to promote integrated development of equipment manufacturing, port operations and the automotive industry.

The three parties will strengthen cooperation in areas including R&D adaptation, manufacturing support and application scenarios, aiming to improve smart and green port operations and enhance the global competitiveness of Wuhan’s automotive industry.

The cooperation will focus on upgrading port automation systems, optimizing the functions and supporting facilities of Hannan Port and Wuhan Economic Development Port, and improving multimodal transportation connectivity.

Zhou Yongshi, Chairman of Hubei Port Group, said the group will leverage the advantages of Hannan Port and Wuhan Economic Development Port to enhance river-sea intermodal networks and improve automotive Ro-Ro and container logistics services, supporting the global expansion of “Made in Wuhan” vehicles.

ZPMC is a leading heavy equipment manufacturer and the world’s largest container handling equipment supplier, with port machinery products serving more than 111 countries and regions. Its port automation and smart terminal solutions will support the digital and green transformation of regional ports.