Main Structure of Pilot Base at Dongjiakou Port Area of Qingdao Port Capped, to Be Completed and Delivered by the End of 2026

　　Issued by Government Affairs Network of Qingdao West Coast New AreaRelease Date: June 5, 2026Source: West Coast Media

　　The main structure of the Pilot Base Project at Dongjiakou Port Area of Qingdao Port was officially capped on June 1. This marks a milestone breakthrough for this key infrastructure project serving national strategies and ensuring safe and smooth port shipping, laying a solid foundation for the scheduled completion and operation of the project as well as the comprehensive improvement of core pilot support capacity.

　　The construction of the Pilot Base at Dongjiakou Port Area is a vital initiative taken by Qingdao Pilot Station to thoroughly implement national strategies including the Transportation Power and Maritime Power strategies, and proactively support the development of Qingdao International Shipping Center. Since its launch, the project has shouldered important missions such as optimizing the port business environment, improving the modern shipping service system, and strengthening the capacity to safeguard the transportation of national strategic materials. The successful capping of the main structure represents a crucial step in the project’s construction journey, signifying that Qingdao has taken solid strides in upgrading port capacity and safeguarding the stability of industrial and supply chains.

　　The Pilot Base at Dongjiakou Port Area is expected to be completed and delivered by the end of 2026. Once put into operation, it will greatly improve the working environment for pilots. Through the in-depth integration and application of a smart pilot system, systematic and intelligent upgrades will be realized in pilot command and dispatch, safety supervision and service models. This will not only deliver a historic leap in Qingdao’s core pilot support capacity, but also serve as a key link in optimizing the port business environment, perfecting the modern shipping service system, and reinforcing the guarantee capacity for the transportation of national strategic materials.