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New Transhipment Vessel Wontanara Delivered to Speed Guinea-China Iron Ore Flows
CSSC Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the Wontanara, the first of five transhipment vessels designed to move iron ore from Rio Tinto's Simandou project in Guinea to China. The self-unloader can discharge 12,000 tonnes per hour and, once all five are operating, can load a 200,000 dwt bulk carrier within 24 hours, reducing anchorage waiting times.
Jul 21, 2026 1 source