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Container volume at major Chinese ports up 2.9% in mid-AugustContainer volume at major Chinese ports up 2.9% in mid-August

Container volume at major Chinese ports increased 2.9% year-on-year in mid-August, according to statistics released by the China Ports and Harbours Association.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 28, 2020

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The export container volume of eight major ports increased 1.1% year-on-year while the domestic container volume increased 8.7%. The port of Ningbo-Zhoushan posted 15.9% growth rate in mid August.

The cargo throughput at major coastal ports increased 12.1% year-on-year, and the export cargo volume increased 7.8%.

Iron ore shipments at major Chinese ports increased 3.3% while the port inventory declined 4.6%.

The port business of the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze river improved as the flood-hit regions had resumed production. Cargo throughput at three major ports along Yangtze river, Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing, increased 12.6% compared to early-August, however, the container volume of these three ports dropped 9.4% year-on-year.

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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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