Port of Taichung
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The Port of Taichung also Taichung Port, is a port
located in Wuqi District, Taichung City, Taiwan
. It is operated by the Taichung Harbor Bureau and is the second-largest port in Taiwan after Kaohsiung Port
.
The harbor is located 110 nautical miles from Keelung Port
and 120 nautical miles from Kaohsiung Port
. In 2010, the harbor surpassed Keelung Port to become the second-largest port in Taiwan. Total investment has topped NT$
457.5 billion (US$15.3 billion) by 59 companies, while thirty firms have established operations within its free-trade zone. Compared to 2010, total cargo processed has grown 21% while containers handled grew 13.92%. The port has seen growing luxury car shipments in 2010, indicating signs of economic recovery for the island.
proposed by Premier
Chiang Ching-kuo
.
Port
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land....
located in Wuqi District, Taichung City, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. It is operated by the Taichung Harbor Bureau and is the second-largest port in Taiwan after Kaohsiung Port
Port of Kaohsiung
The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo in 2007. The port is located in southern Taiwan, adjacent to Kaohsiung City, surrounded by the city districts of Gushan, Yancheng, Lingya, Cianjhen, Siaogang, and...
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Overview
The port covers an area of 3793 ha (0.03793 km³), and includes industrial, fishing, and business ports. It is 12.5 km (7.8 mi)-long and 2.5 to 4.5 km wide. It can accommodate vessels of up to 60,000 tons, and in June 2000 earned an ISO-9001 rating. The port still has hundreds of hectares left of undeveloped space.The harbor is located 110 nautical miles from Keelung Port
Port of Keelung
The Port of Keelung , also refers to Keelung Harbor, located in the vicinity of Keelung City, Taiwan. It is operated by the Keelung Harbor Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications of The Republic of China.- History :...
and 120 nautical miles from Kaohsiung Port
Port of Kaohsiung
The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo in 2007. The port is located in southern Taiwan, adjacent to Kaohsiung City, surrounded by the city districts of Gushan, Yancheng, Lingya, Cianjhen, Siaogang, and...
. In 2010, the harbor surpassed Keelung Port to become the second-largest port in Taiwan. Total investment has topped NT$
New Taiwan dollar
The New Taiwan dollar , or simply Taiwan dollar, is the official currency of the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China since 1949, when it replaced the Old Taiwan dollar...
457.5 billion (US$15.3 billion) by 59 companies, while thirty firms have established operations within its free-trade zone. Compared to 2010, total cargo processed has grown 21% while containers handled grew 13.92%. The port has seen growing luxury car shipments in 2010, indicating signs of economic recovery for the island.
History
In August 1968, preliminary research into a new port started. By July 1969, it was decided to make Taichung Port into a new international port, with construction starting on February 1, 1971. The port first opened on October 31, 1976. The port was part of the Ten Major Construction ProjectsTen Major Construction Projects
The Ten Major Construction Projects were national infrastructure projects during the 1970s in Taiwan. The government believed the state lacked key utilities such as highways, seaports, airports, and power plants. Moreover, Taiwan was experiencing significant effects from the 1973 oil crisis...
proposed by Premier
Premier of the Republic of China
The President of the Executive Yuan , commonly known as the Premier of the Republic of China , is the head of the Executive Yuan, the executive branch of the Republic of China , which currently administers Taiwan, Matsu, and Kinmen. The premier is appointed by the President of the Republic of China...
Chiang Ching-kuo
Chiang Ching-kuo
Chiang Ching-kuo , Kuomintang politician and leader, was the son of President Chiang Kai-shek and held numerous posts in the government of the Republic of China...
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Road
- Provincial Highway No. 12
- Provincial Highway No. 17
- Provincial Highway No. 61Provincial Highway No. 61 (Taiwan)Provincial Highway No. 61 is usually known as West Coast Expressway . There are several sections open for the traffic. Others are still under construction.-Length:As of December 2008, the following sections have been completed:...