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China’s Silk Road Maritime expands to 116 shipping routesChina’s Silk Road Maritime expands to 116 shipping routes

China’s international shipping association Silk Road Maritime has added 16 new international ship routes, bringing the total routes to 116 calling 131 ports worldwide.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 15, 2023

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The 16 new shipping routes mainly cover the Chinese ports of Liaoning, Tianjin, Shandong, Shanghai, Zhejiang,Guangzhou, Beibu Gulf and Xiamen.

Additionally, thirteen international organizations and enterprises including Piraeus Port Authority, Ghana Ports & Harbors Authority, Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping, Shenzhen Port Group, Zhejiang Haigang Investment and Operation Group, and Aliyun etc. also joined the association, lifting the total member number of association to 317.

Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee said, the "Silk Road Maritime" will make effort to develop the Belt and Road Initiative, and will further upgrade cooperation platforms and offer more supportive policies."

According to the association, Silk Road Maritime operates 12,096 freight vessels, facilitating over 14 million standard container movements as the end of August. 

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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