Technological Innovation Ushers in a New Era of Grain Unloading
Release time:
2025-05-22
On May 22, 2025, marking the first anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping's visit to Rizhao Port of Shandong Port Group for inspection and to convey his greetings, Shandong Port showcased its remarkable achievements made over the past year in port modernization and the development of new quality productive forces through multimedia channels. Among the highlights was the fully autonomous and automated continuous grain unloader jointly developed by our company, Shandong Port Group, and Wuhan University of Technology, which gained significant attention in various reports.

Xinhua News Agency opened its article titled "A Journalist's Notes: Experiencing the Pulse of 'Strong Ports, Thriving Industries, Green Cities' at Rizhao Port" with a vivid description: "At the 150,000-ton grain-specific berth in the port area, the grain unloader extends its steel 'arms' into the ship's hold. With the help of an interconnected 'double-helix' system, the soybeans in the hold are like passengers on an 'elevator,' being transported through an enclosed belt conveyor into the silos of the port's grain storage and transportation base, all in one seamless process." Chen Zhou, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Port Group Rizhao Yuroong Company, stated in an interview, "We have successfully broken foreign technological monopolies. The fully autonomous and automated continuous grain unloader we developed has recently been officially put into operation. All core components of this machine are domestically produced, and its operational efficiency reaches up to 1,500 tons per hour."
Dazhong Daily highlighted this ship unloader as a prime example of Rizhao Port’s commitment to localized innovation and developing new quality productive forces, under the headline "Grain Ship Unloader Now Boasts a 'Chinese Core'". The article detailed its technical features, R&D journey, and breakthroughs. It pointed out, "With four globally pioneering core technologies, this equipment has redefined the technical standards for grain unloading equipment and filled the gap in China's field of fully automated continuous grain unloading technology."
China Transportation News also mentioned this fully domestically produced 'Green Giant' in its editorial "Following Instructions, Here’s How They Deliver!", celebrating its achievements.
"We are doing something truly great," General Manager Yang Zhong often reminds the team. "We must break foreign technological monopolies and build China’s own continuous ship unloader!" declares Professor Li Yongzhi, the company’s chief expert, with unwavering resolve. And then, thanks to the strong port machinery research and development capabilities of Wuhan University of Technology, the unwavering support of Shandong Port Group, and the dedicated efforts of the research teams from all three parties, our grand vision has finally become a tangible reality, evident in the roar of the machine's first startup and the real-time operational efficiency figures displayed on the control console. All doubts, anxieties, and obstacles have ultimately converged into one word—"worth it!"
Over the past decade of our company's development, we have steadfastly adhered to the path of independent innovation, tackling technological challenges in the industry, and striving to create reliable, user-friendly, efficient, and environmentally friendly products. Gaining widespread recognition from the industry is both an achievement and a source of pride for us. Looking ahead, our company will continue to uphold the concept of innovation, constantly exploring new frontiers in port lifting technology, contributing more to the advancement of China's port equipment technology, and assisting in China's transition from a major port country to a powerful port country.

News Links:
Xinhua News Agency: "A Journalist's Notes: Experiencing the Pulse of 'Strong Ports, Thriving Industries, Green Cities' at Rizhao Port" https://www.news.cn/politics/20250521/b7411f7b6ddb4ce6a9a3baf961f27bc0/c.html
Dazhong Daily: "Where the Sun First Shines: Reaching New Heights" http://paper.dzwww.com/dzrb/content/20250522/Page25NU.htm
China Transportation News: "Following Instructions, Here’s How They Deliver!" https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/l5QThtG5z2WRXNarPWDOeA