The first fully automated terminal in Sri Lanka—The Colombo West International Terminal commences operations
The Colombo West International Terminal is the largest and deepest container terminal in Sri Lanka, with an annual designed throughput of approximately 3.2 million TEUs. ZPMC provided 8 quay cranes, 18 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, and an automated management system for this terminal. The operation of this terminal will further consolidate Sri Lanka's position as a major shipping hub in South Asia and provide a replicable solution for the global port automation construction.
Cambodia's tallest bridge—The Bridge No. 28 on Cambodian National Road No. 1551 opened to traffic
Sun Chanthol, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister attends the opening ceremony.
National Road 1551, which is about 197.363 kilometers long, connects three provinces: Battambang, Pursat, And Koh Kong. The Bridge No. 28, which spans Stung Russei Chrum, is 530 meters long and 80 meters high, making it the highest bridge in Cambodia. After the completion of National Road 1551, it plays a key role in ensuring the transportation and export of grain from Battambang Province, which is known as the "granary" of Cambodia.
Sanjen Khola hydropower station in Nepal starts generating electricity
Xinhua News Agency
The Sanjen Khola hydropower station, invested and constructed by CHEC, has been successfully put into operation and power generation, which will greatly promote the development of the clean energy industry in Nepal.
The hydropower station is located in Rasuwa district in central-north Nepal, with a total installed capacity of 78 megawatts.
The expansion project of the apron at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport completed
The airport is the largest aviation hub in East Africa. This project involves expanding the existing airport apron by nearly 70,000 square meters, which will enhance the airport's passenger and cargo handling capacity and greatly meet the growing demand for air transport services in Ethiopia.
The Simandou project in Guinea has reached the milestone of 2 million safe working hours
The project has achieved 2 million safe working hours without any accidents, and has been awarded a certificate by the client Rio Tinto.
The curtain wall project of the 266-meter main tower of the Egret West Tower in Xiamen completed
The total construction area of the project is approximately 240,000 square meters, making it a large-scale urban complex that integrates high-end shopping centers, 5A-grade office buildings, and five-star hotels. The curtain wall system consists of 5,472 panels, covering a total area of 40,000 square meters, equivalent to the size of six standard football fields. The largest panel weighs up to 900 kilograms. It not only offers excellent heat insulation and soundproofing performance but also features a unique design that creates dynamic light and shadow effects under different lighting conditions, perfectly blending aesthetics with functionality.
Junyang 1, Asia's largest trailing suction hopper dredger, put into use in the dredging project in the Maldives
This dredger is used for the dredging construction of the project in Maadhoala Island. It is planned to transport all the backfill sand to the designated area on land through efficient dredging and reclamation technology within a reclamation area of 8.762 hectares. After the completion of the project in Maadhoala Island, it will further promote the development of local tourism and inject new vitality into the regional economy.
The project to expand and upgrade the section of National Road 7 in Cambodia from Skun to Kampong Cham nearly half completed
The project, which is 45 kilometers long, will widen the original section into a four-lane highway to enhance the road's traffic capacity and safety. As of now, 43% of the project has been completed. Once completed, it will significantly improve the transportation conditions in the northeastern region of Cambodia and promote local economic development.