Photos showcasing the development of Ningbo Zhoushan Port

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: December 2, 2021 L M S

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The Beilun Port area of Ningbo Zhoushan Port was a small river wharf in 1978. [Photo by Li Zhedong for Ningbo Evening News]

Li Zhedong, a photographer based in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, has been photographing Ningbo Zhoushan Port every year since 1978, and has documented how the port has developed from a small river wharf to one of the world's busiest ports.

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Li's photo that was captured in 1989 shows a night view of Beilun Port area in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo by Li Zhedong for Ningbo Evening News]

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Cargo is being loaded onto a containership berthed at Ningbo Zhoushan Port in 2005. [Photo by Li Zhedong for Ningbo Evening News]

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An aerial photo taken on Nov 11, 2021 shows containers piled up at Ningbo Zhoushan Port. [Photo by Li Zhedong for Ningbo Evening News]