SHENZHEN's Shekou Container Terminal hit its annual throughput target of 4.1 million TEU, marking 24 per cent year-on-year increase in 2008.

SCT earlier took delivery of six new electricity-driven rubber tyre gantry cranes for its new No 8 berth, marking the arrival of the last of 10 new cranes.

The No 8 berth, which commenced operation in September, has an annual capacity of 700,000 TEU with a quay length of 455 metres and a depth of 17 metres. The berth, equipped with four quay cranes, can handle the world's largest containerships.