A worker at Qingdao Port carries out safety checks in severe weather. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Workers from Qingdao Port, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group, stick to their posts in severe cold weather in an effort to keep pivotal logistics channels safe and smooth.

A cold spell hit Qingdao, Shandong province after Winter Solstice, the 22nd solar term of the year, bringing strong wind as well as sleet and heavy snow. Working units at the Qingdao Port launched contingency plans immediately and implemented strict regulations in response to extreme weather.

A worker at Qingdao Port maintains facilities against snowy weather. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Workers are busy pouring concrete against cold weather in a construction site at Qingdao Port, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Bulk goods put in bags are seen at a work zone at Qingdao Port, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A Terminal at Qingdao Port is lighted up brightly at night. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Terminals at Qingdao Port are lighted up brightly at night. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]