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Shanghai retains the world’s busiest container port crown in 2023

The Chinese port of Shanghai maintained the title as the world’s busiest container port in 2023 with a 3.6% increase in volumes.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

January 5, 2024

1 Min Read

Photo: SIPG

Container volume at Shanghai port exceeded 49m teu last year, 1.7 million teu higher than the throughput in the year before last, an increase of 3.6%.

The port area of Yangshan posted a container volume of 25m teu, an increase of 4.6% year-on-year, accounting for 51% of the total throughput of Shanghai port last year.

Shanghai port currently offers over 320 liner services weekly to over 700 ports worldwide.

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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