Work on the Yushan Island site will focus on developing a state-of-the-art world-class green petrochemical base, while activity on Shulanghu Island, Huangzeshan Island, Shuangzishan Island, Qushan Island, Xiaoqushan Island and Majishan Island will primarily be geared to developing storage, transshipment and commodity trading (particularly oil) facilities. The offshore mooring facilities, meanwhile, will be reserved for the provision of bonded fuel oil supply services.

The Northern Zhoushan Island Area will focus on commodity trading, primarily with regard to oil and related products. It will also provide bonded fuel oil supply facilities, as well as bonded logistics services, industrial storage and manufacturing capacity, including the production of a wide range of equipment for the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

The Southern Zhoushan Island Area will focus on commodity trading, aeronautical manufacturing and spare parts logistics, as well as R&D and design work related to a number of ancillary industries. With a particular brief to secure the ongoing development of the Zhoushan Aviation Industry Park, the site will also facilitate trade in aquatic products, promote marine tourism and drive greater utilisation of oceanic resources, all the while providing an operational platform for companies in the commerce, financial services, shipping, information consultancy and high-tech sectors.