Tianjin Port in north China has evolved into a major hub facilitating connectivity between Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states by land and sea, with port operations benefiting from smart, green technology upgrades.
Goods from Tianjin are shipped to more than 500 ports in about 180 countries and regions.
At a control center in the port, dispatchers can remotely control container operations using walkie-talkies and computers.
"Tianjin Port Group has fully leveraged its advantages in linking land and sea, continued to improve its capacity to serve freight trains connecting Central Asia, optimized logistic channels among SCO member states, opened inter-modal train services from Khorgos to Central Asia, and helped to integrate SCO members into global economic development," said Xie Jinnan, a department manager at Tianjin Port Second Container Terminal Co.
The Tianjin Port, which boasts the world's first smart, zero-carbon terminal, has achieved full intelligent operation across all its container handling operations.
"This is our colorful terminal, and also the world's first container terminal that is fully operational using new technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things, in its container operations," said Xie.
The port has 360 electric container trucks and 132 intelligent transport robots, which help cut around 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Following the Tianjin Port model, a new generation of near-zero-carbon ports are emerging across China.
With a plan to build a group of world-class smart, green ports by 2027, China is on track to lead the world in port innovation and sustainability.
Tianjin Port connects SCO member states by land, sea
The Republic of Korea (ROK)'s former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges.
The criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court in charge of Yoon's obstruction of justice case handed down the prison sentence to Yoon for abusing the presidential security service to hinder the anti-corruption agency from executing its arrest warrant in January 2025.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) was once thwarted in its attempt to arrest Yoon as the presidential security service formed human shields and bus blockades to prevent investigators from entering the presidential residence.
The team of Cho Eun-suk, an independent counsel who led investigations into Yoon's insurrection and other charges, demanded a 10-year prison term for Yoon.
The court said Yoon privatized the presidential security service for personal safety and private interests by blocking the law enforcement agencies' lawful execution of an arrest warrant and attempting to destroy evidence, pointing out that despite the very bad nature of his crime, he consistently offered unconvincing excuses and showed no remorse.
The court stressed that severe punishment was necessary, considering the need to restore the rule of law damaged by Yoon's crime, but it noted that the fact that he was a first-time offender with no criminal record was considered a favorable factor.
The sentencing, which was broadcast live, was Yoon's first verdict coming from his botched martial law bid.
The first-instance sentencing for Yoon's insurrection charges was scheduled for Feb 19. The special counsel sought a death penalty for Yoon on the charges.
Yoon declared emergency martial law on the night of Dec 3 in 2024, but it was revoked hours later by the National Assembly.
The constitutional court upheld a motion to impeach Yoon in April 2025, officially removing him from office.
The ousted leader was indicted while in detention in January 2025 on charges of leading an insurrection, becoming the first sitting ROK president facing such prosecution.
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
