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Container volume at major Chinese ports up 6.1% in mid-JulyContainer volume at major Chinese ports up 6.1% in mid-July

According to statistics released by China Ports and Harbors Association, container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 6.1% year-on-year in mid-July

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 5, 2022

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The rate of growth was fairly consistent with the 5.9% volumes increase seen in early July.

Export container volume grew 7.3% while the domestic volume increased 2.3% in mid-July. Among which, the port of Dalian posted a growth rate of 30.3%.

Cargo throughput at major coastal hub ports increased 4.3% year-on-year while the international trade cargo throughput rose 5.9%.

Crude oil shipments at major coastal ports dropped 1.9% during the period of mid-July due to the continued price shocks in global crude oil market. However, the port of Dalian posted a substantial growth rate of 164.5%. 

Metal ore shipments at major Chinese ports further improved and achieved an increase of 24.2%.

In mid-July, cargo throughput and container volume at three major Yangtze River ports, Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing increased 11.2% and 2.8% year-on-year, respectively. 

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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