Beibu Gulf stretches its wings
By Alex How

China's Fanchenggang, Beihai, Qinzhou and 21 other ports mark a new dimension for the coastal economic zone of Beibu Gulf, Guangxi in China.

The development is also seen as a good opportunity for Brunei's shipping industry, as stated by Minister of Communications Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong during the China-Asean Port Development and Cooperation Forum of the 4th CAExpo last year.

This minister also foresaw economy to grow in the coastal area if the connectivity between the Chinese ports and Puala Muara Besar port is made.

Guangxi will strengthen energy, iron ore, container transport system as well as linking the hinterland of the transportation supporting systems construction and improving coastal port capacity.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin