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Major Chinese ports container volume up 8.5% in early November

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

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 2, 2022

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View of Shanghai container terminal
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Export container volume increased 9.2% while the domestic volume grew 6.6%. Growth of export container volume mainly comes from empty container returning.

Cargo throughput at major coastal hub ports rose 9.01%. International trade cargo throughput increased 3.96% while domestic volume grew 13.39%.

Crude oil shipments at major coastal ports posted a growth rate of 15.5% year-on-year. Growth rate at Qingdao, Yantai and Guangzhou all exceeded 10% while the port of Dalian achieved over 20% growth rate.

Metal ore shipments at major Chinese ports dropped 2.9% while the port inventory increased 2.34%.

In early November, the three major Yangtze river ports, Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing posted 11.6% growth for cargo throughput and 0.56% decline of container volume. 

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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