AKR Acquired five river ports in Guigang China in 2006. Guigang port is the 13th largest river port in China and is the largest inland port in South China. Guigang port is the Hub port in South west china which serves a large hinterland, rich in mineral resources, including Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunan. There is huge potential for handling bulk commodities including transshipment of coal and minerals, container and general cargoes. The Chinese Government has prioritized the development of its inland logistics networks and has invited foreign participation. AKR is positioned to develop the Guigang ports over the next two-three years with major capacity increases planned.
All the river ports are well connected by railway and other infrastructure. The Chinese government has accorded priority to develop river ports as a strategic infrastructure for moving bulk commodities and there exists considerable opportunities for shipping to the fast growing Pearl River delta.
In Line with the development of container port, AKR Guigang Port has worked together with APL (American President Lines) starting March 2007 to commence direct vessel services between AKR Guigang Container Port and Hong Kong Port.
