Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-09-03 16:26Core Insights - The port industry is experiencing significant growth in cargo and container throughput, driven by the recovery of foreign trade and shipping, with expectations for continued positive trends throughout the year [1][2]. Group 1: Throughput Growth - From January to July 2025, the total cargo throughput reached 10.44 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, while container throughput reached 20 million TEUs, up 6.2% year-on-year [2]. - Among 17 A-share listed port companies, 8 reported year-on-year increases in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with Liaoning Port Co., Ltd. achieving a revenue of 5.693 billion yuan, up 5.93%, and a net profit of 956 million yuan, up 110.78% [2]. Group 2: Company Performance - Guangzhou Port expects to complete a container throughput of 18.037 million TEUs from January to August 2025, a 7.5% increase year-on-year, and a cargo throughput of 38.587 million tons, up 2.5% [3]. - Shanghai International Port Group reported a record monthly container throughput of 5.02 million TEUs in August 2025 [3]. Group 3: Green and Smart Transformation - As of August 2025, China has built 23 automated container terminals and 29 automated dry bulk terminals, with over 60% of container handling equipment in major international hub ports being environmentally friendly [4]. - The port industry is actively promoting smart and green port construction, with companies like Guangzhou Port and Shanghai International Port Group making significant advancements in automation [4]. - Shenzhen Port's Yantian Port area achieved a LNG refueling volume of over 310,000 cubic meters in the first half of 2025, surpassing the total for the previous year, and reported a container throughput of over 7.58 million TEUs, a 12.7% increase [5].