Chairman of the National Federation of Shipping Agency Commercial Associations of the Republic of China Li Jianfa (third from the right) and other representatives of the seven major associations made a petition to Mayor Xie Guoliang, opposing the case of moving Taipower's four connections to the east.

(Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)

[Reporter Lu Xianxiu/Report from Keelung] Taipower's fourth natural gas receiving station wharf moved eastward to approach the mouth of Keelung Port. Although Taipower carried out ship maneuvering simulation and hydraulic model tests, the eastward movement of the fourth terminal did not affect the safety of ships entering and leaving, but it was operating at the Keelung Port port Representatives of the seven major associations, including the International Steamship Merchant Association, are worried that the opening of the Keelung Port will affect the stability of the inner port of Keelung Port, the safety of ships calling at the port, and the industrial lifeline of Keelung Port.

Mayor Hsieh Kwok-liang said that the four-way development must not affect the economic and industrial lifeline of Keelung Port, the people have the right to referendum, and the city government will conduct detailed reviews on environmental protection and safety.

Representatives of the Keelung City International Shipping Agency Association, the Shipping Agency Commercial Association, and other seven major associations, today went to the city hall to present their feelings to Mayor Xie Guoliang, Li Jianfa, Chairman of the National Federation of Shipping Agency Associations of the Republic of China, and Yang Yang, Chairman of the Keelung Shipping Agency Association. Geely and others jointly expressed their opposition to the plan of moving the four connections eastward.

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Li Jianfa and others said that the four-way eastward movement is close to the mouth of Keelung Port. Although academic institutions and professionals have assessed that it will not affect the navigation of ships, their decades of experience in Keelung Port have made it easier for liquefied natural gas carriers (LNG ships) to enter and exit. If the west breakwater is to be partially or completely dismantled, it will affect the stability of the port and increase the risk of loading and unloading operations.

Keelung Port accounts for more than 50% of the country’s tariff revenue. Tens of thousands of people in Taiwan and Keelung depend on Keelung Port for their livelihood. After the operation of Taipei Port, the number of ships docking at Keelung Port has decreased a lot. Taipower’s four-connection plan will affect the decline in Keelung Port’s operations. , How can the life supporters live in Hong Kong?

Hope the government pays attention to it.

Xie Guoliang said that he will take the opinions of the port and shipping industry seriously. During the election, he signed a letter of commitment to reject the Waimushan Four-way reclamation and land reclamation. After taking office, he will fulfill his promise. The development of the four-way port cannot be allowed to affect the lifeline of the economy and industry of Keelung Port City. If the four-way connection affects the industrial employment of Keelung City, the city government cannot bear it, and must work hard to maintain the lifeline of the port industry.

After Xie Guoliang discussed with representatives of the association, the city government hoped to revisit the Keelung sea protection referendum. Representatives of the city government and the association will attend the environmental impact assessment meeting of the Environmental Protection Agency to express their opposition to the plan to move Taipower to the east.

Chairman of the National Federation of Shipping Agency Commercial Associations of the Republic of China Li Jianfa (right) and other representatives of the seven major associations made a petition to Mayor Hsieh Kwok-liang, opposing Taipower's four-connection eastward transfer case.

(Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)

Li Jianfa (left), chairman of the National Federation of Shipping Agency Commercial Associations of the Republic of China, is worried that the eastward transfer of Taipower's four connections will affect the operation of Keelung Port.

(Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)