SHANGHAI DOCKS

THE RIVER JOURNEY TO THE SHANGHAI DOCKS

The bustling docks that line the Huangpu River continue from modern Pudong and Shanghai's " Bund"  all the way to the wide mouth of the Yangzi River. We travelled as far as the Yangpu Bridge. This structure was built in 1993. It one of the world's longest cable-stay bridges with cables anchored to each tower. Many varieties of ships and boats were moored at docks beside huge cranes. 

The river Pilot vessel which escorts cargo vessels to and from the docks. 

Waterfront cranes hang eerily through the smog. 

Cranes dangle block tackle over shipping. 

The massive monster cranes dwarf shipping and buildings.

But some vessels dwarf other river shipping.  

The Yangpu Bridge. Cables are attached to the top of the two towers. 

Grain silos beside the river. 

A floating crane in the centre of the Huangpu River. 

This huge floating crane dwarfed our cruiser. 

The Manuela cargo vessel registered in Panama. 

Tugs awaiting to move cargo ships. 

River traffic begins to increase. 

Seems as if an invasion is under-way. 

A barge sprints towards our cruiser.

An interesting cargo of "rubble", destination up river somewhere!