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Major Chinese ports container volume up 26.8% in late JulyMajor Chinese ports container volume up 26.8% in late July

Container volume at eight major Chinese ports surged 26.8% year-on-year in late July, according to statistics released by China Ports and Harbors Association.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 17, 2022

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Ningbo Zhoushan port 2022
Photo: Ningbo-Zhoushan

Export container volume grew 29.3% while the domestic volume increased 19.3%.

Growth rates at both Dalian port and Ningbo-Zhoushan port exceeded 65%, and the port of Shanghai’s rate climbed 54%. 

Cargo throughput at major coastal hub ports increased 18.5%. The international trade cargo throughput grew 12.7% while domestic volume increased 23.93%.

Crude oil shipments at major coastal ports up 16.1% year-on-year. Among which the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan and Yantai posted a growth rate over 60%.

Metal ore shipments at major Chinese ports increased 16.7% while the port inventory went up 17.52%.

In late July, cargo throughput and container volume at three major Yangtze River ports, Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing, increased 35.6% and 12.5%. 

Major Chinese ports maintained stable operation for the whole month of July. Container volume at eight main container ports increased 12.7% year-on-year. The international trading container volume rose 14.5% while inland trading volume up 7.1%.

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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