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Container volume at major Chinese ports up 8.5% in early AugustContainer volume at major Chinese ports up 8.5% in early August

Container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 8.5% year-on-year in early August.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 14, 2020

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Among which the ports of Tianjin, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou and Shenzhen all posted over 10% growth rate, according to the statistics released by China Ports and Harbours Association.

The cargo throughput at major coastal ports increased 10.9% year-on-year, and the export cargo volume increased 16.5%.

The crude oil business kept improving in early August. The crude oil shipments at major coastal ports increased 26.4% comparing to the same period of last year, while port inventory increased 38.3%. 

Metal ore shipments at major Chinese ports increased 21.7% while the port inventory declined 7.2%. 

Cargo throughput at three major ports along Yangtze river, Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing, declined 15.6% yer-on-year due to the flood and shortage of inland cargo resources. Container volume of these three ports dropped 3.5%.

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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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