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Shanghai retains crown as the world’s busiest container port

Container volume at Shanghai port in 2021 ranked number one globally for the 12 consecutive years amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

January 5, 2022

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The port posted a container volume of over 47m teu in 2021, including 32m teu for international trading, an increase of around 3% year-on-year, and 6.3m teu for domestic market, an increase of around 2.3%.

In 2021, international transhipment container volume at Shanghai port exceeded 6m teu for the first time, up around 13.4% year-on-year.

Shanghai Port is accelerating its digital transformation and improving port operation efficiency, exploring more innovations for ensuring the stable operation of supply chain. 

 

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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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