Shenzhen will prioritise the container transportation service development at the port areas of Yantian, Nanshan and Dachan Bay.

It will also promote container terminal facility expansion including the projects at east port area of Yantian port, the second phase container terminal pre-project of Dachan Bay and the shipping channel project at west port area of Shenzhen, reports Colchester's Seatrade Maritime News.

Futhermore, It will strengthen LNG services ability at its port area, aiming to have 16 million tonnes LNG receiving capacity by the year of 2025.

Shenzhen is going to integrate its LNG transportation resources and form local LNG carrier fleet to meet the demands from both international and domestic LNG transportation, as well as the LNG bunkering market.

Last year, Shenzhen posted a container volume 28.77 million TEU, an increase of 8.36 per cent year on year, setting a new record.