First batch of Simandou iron ore arrives in China

The Winning Youth cargo ship arrived at Majishan port in Zhejiang province on Saturday, carrying with it nearly 200,000 tons of iron ore produced in Guinea, West Africa, according to China Baowu Steel Group Corp Ltd.

The ship departed from the Port of Morebaya in Guinea and successfully docked at Majishan port after a 46-day, 10,958-nautical-mile journey. The delivery marked a key milestone in the global steel industry, said China Baowu.