Port reform to boost international business

A starting point for ancient ocean-going trade and a gateway to Southeast Asia, modern Zhanjiang has received the green light as a pivotal city in the country's 21st Century Maritime Silk Road strategy.

Ports on Baoman and Donghai islands have been allowed to open up, bringing the total number of open ports in the city to six.

A bonded logistics center to be built by Zhanjiang Port Group has been approved, becoming the 38th such center in the country.