China: Zhoushan completes first bunkering operation at Majishan Terminal

Zhoushan Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee on Wednesday (27 May) announced the completion of the first bunkering operation at Majishan Terminal, marking full bunkering service coverage across all general cargo terminals in Zhoushan Port.

On the same day, the Dong Fang Zhao Yang 2, a bunkering vessel of the “Zhoushan Ship Type” version 2.0, supplied 1,113 metric tonnes (mt) of low sulphur fuel oil to bulk carrier XIN LI HAI at Berth 1 of COSCO Shipping Bulk.

Majishan Terminal is one of Zhoushan’s key bulk cargo hubs, handling more than 57 million tonnes of cargo annually and receiving over 250 foreign vessels in 2025, highlighting strong potential demand for bunkering services.

However, bunkering operations at the terminal had previously been constrained by complex hydrological and meteorological conditions, the long sailing distance from Zhoushan’s core bunkering hub, and insufficient barge capacity in the northern port area. As a result, Majishan remained the only general cargo terminal in Zhoushan Port without regular bunkering operations.

In recent years, Zhoushan authorities have stepped up efforts to enhance bunkering capabilities, particularly in the northern port area. Measures introduced include optimising operational conditions at the Qushan temporary anchorage, accelerating development of the Lvhuashan East anchorage, expanding oil and gas storage capacity to more than 42 million cubic metres, increasing the bunkering fleet to 54 vessels, and deploying larger bunkering vessels.

On 22 May, the Zhoushan Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee and other government departments held coordination meetings with bunker suppliers to prepare for the inaugural bunkering operation at Majishan.

The committee said the successful completion of the first fuel supply operation at Majishan Terminal closes the “last-mile” gap in marine fuel services in northern Zhoushan and strengthens bunkering support for major bulk cargo hubs in the region.

“This further enriches the comprehensive shipping service offerings in Zhoushan’s port area and enhances the one-stop service capabilities for international vessels,” the committee said. 

Going forward, Zhoushan plans to promote regular bunkering operations at Majishan Terminal, with the aim of attracting more shipowners and cargo owners while further expanding the northern marine fuel market.

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Photo credit: Zhoushan Hi-Tech Zone Administrative Committee
Published: 28 May, 2026