Qingdao Port, part of the Shandong Port Group, belongs to the port logistics industry and is the world’s fourth-largest port and China’s second-largest foreign trade port. According to data from the Ministry of Transport, in the first 11 months of 2024, Qingdao Port handled a cargo throughput of 661 million tons, up 4.3% year-on-year, and a container throughput of 28.38 million TEUs, up 7.6% year-on-year. As an international shipping hub in Northeast Asia, Qingdao Port maintains the highest route density among northern ports, connecting to over 700 ports in more than 180 countries and regions.
However, the severe winter weather poses significant challenges to the normal operation of port terminals. Snow- and ice-covered terminal surfaces can cause forklifts and cranes to slip, increasing the risk of equipment collisions; frozen ice adhering to container surfaces prolongs loading and unloading times, and under extreme conditions, port throughput may decline by more than 30%. For a super-hub like Qingdao Port, which operates around the clock, winter snow removal and traffic maintenance are critical issues directly impacting production efficiency and operational safety.
According to the public notice of the winning bid, Weifang Jiangchang Chemical has been awarded the centralized procurement contract for de-icing agents and industrial salt at Shandong Port. The supply scope covers key port areas including Qingdao Port, with products encompassing eco-friendly de-icing agents, anti-icing agents, and industrial salt—primarily used for winter snow removal and anti-slip operations on port roads, container yards, and terminal work areas.
To address the specific needs of port operations, Weifang Jiangchang Chemical’s products precisely tackle the following industry pain points:
Ensuring workplace safety: Accumulated snow and ice on port storage yards and terminal roads directly affect the efficiency of tractor-trailer movements, equipment handling, and cargo loading and unloading. The company’s eco-friendly de-icing agents feature rapid melting and low freezing points, quickly eliminating surface ice and snow to ensure safe operation of heavy machinery. Traditional manual snow removal is labor-intensive, slow to respond, and ordinary industrial salt carries risks of corrosion to metal equipment.
Protecting port facilities and equipment: Port terminals house extensive metal equipment, containers, and infrastructure. The company’s products incorporate corrosion inhibitors and rust-preventive additives, effectively reducing corrosion on terminal metal structures and vehicle chassis, thereby extending equipment lifespan. These inhibitors form a protective film on metal surfaces, significantly lowering corrosion rates.
Aligning with green port principles: In recent years, Qingdao Port has vigorously promoted smart port and green port initiatives, placing higher demands on environmentally friendly materials. The company’s eco-friendly de-icing agents contain no substances harmful to soil or water, have a neutral pH, prevent concrete deterioration, and minimize impacts on the surrounding marine ecosystem—fully consistent with Qingdao Port’s green development philosophy.
Weifang Jiangchang Chemical Co., Ltd. was established in 2015 and is headquartered in the Binhai Economic and Technological Development Zone of Weifang, Shandong. Leveraging the region’s abundant industrial salt resources, the company has built an integrated industrial chain spanning R&D, production, and sales. Its product range includes eco-friendly de-icing agents, liquid de-icing agents, anti-icing agents, and industrial salt, widely applied in highways, urban roads, airports, ports, and other settings.
This collaboration with Qingdao Port marks another significant milestone for Jiangchang Chemical, following its successful bids for large transportation system projects such as Hebei Expressway and Shoufa Group, fully demonstrating the suitability and reliability of its products in port logistics scenarios. Prior to this, the company had already completed numerous de-icing agent procurement projects across multiple provinces and municipalities nationwide, boasting rich industry experience and an excellent market reputation.
As winter approaches, Weifang Jiangchang Chemical will spare no effort to meet Qingdao Port’s demand for de-icing agents and industrial salt, supporting safe winter operations and smooth logistics at the port. Looking ahead, Jiangchang Chemical will continue to prioritize quality and drive innovation, providing even higher‑quality snow‑removal and anti‑slip solutions to ensure safe winter operations in port logistics, transportation infrastructure, and related sectors.
