The operations at dangerous goods terminals in Shanghai Port will be suspended during the Shanghai Expo between 30 April and 31 October 2010, except at Yangshan Deepwater Terminal, according to the Yangtze River Administration. Exporters of fireworks will need to apply on a case-by-case basis if they want to use Waigaoqiao terminal.

Video surveillance equipment and other security measures will be in place across the jurisdiction of Shanghai Maritime Safety Authorities by the end of March to raise standards of safety management.