On October 10, 2025, Shandong Port Land and Sea Equipment Group announced its successful bid for a 32-meter, 70-ton tugboat rubber fender procurement project in Turkey. The project, valued at €12 million, provides customized pneumatic fender solutions for ports affiliated with the Turkish Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMM). Project highlights include:
Adaptability to Special Operating Conditions: Designed for the high salinity and strong tidal conditions of the Mediterranean Sea, the system utilizes a hot-dip galvanized anchor chain and polyurethane-coated composite protective structure, extending its service life to 15 years (compared to the industry average of 10 years).
Smart Inflation System: Equipped with a LoRaWAN remote monitoring module from the Dutch company SKYLAB, the system allows real-time monitoring of air pressure, temperature, and collision counts via a mobile app.
Modular Design: The fender features a detachable structure, with a single section weighing less than 500 kg, facilitating rapid installation in Türkiye's numerous island ports. This project is another major breakthrough for Shandong Port along the "Belt and Road" after the Abu Dhabi Port in the UAE and the Port Said in Egypt, marking the continued improvement in the competitiveness of China's inflatable fender products in the high-end international market.