（活力中国调研行）探访长江沿线最大外贸港口：前8个月51.3万辆汽车在此“出海”

Core Insights - In 2024, Taicang Port achieved a cargo throughput of nearly 300 million tons and a container throughput of over 8 million TEUs, establishing itself as the largest foreign trade port along the Yangtze River [1] Group 1: Port Performance - Taicang Port exported 484,400 vehicles in 2024, marking an 18.9% year-on-year increase, with exports reaching 513,000 vehicles from January to August, a 64.3% increase compared to the previous year [2] - The port has completed a container throughput of 5.8 million TEUs in the first eight months of the year, reflecting a 2.2% year-on-year growth, and a total cargo throughput of 199 million tons, up 7.9% year-on-year [5][8] Group 2: Infrastructure and Technology - Taicang Port features 18 constructed terminals and 99 various berths, with five major operational areas including container, general cargo, dry bulk, liquid chemicals, and equipment manufacturing [5] - The port's automated terminal, the first of its kind in the Yangtze River basin, has a total investment of 4.2 billion yuan, with a design capacity of 2 million TEUs annually [7] - The terminal is equipped with 28 automated cranes that utilize AR and AI technology for efficient loading and unloading, reducing the need for operational personnel by approximately 70% and increasing efficiency by 20% [8] Group 3: Strategic Development - The port aims to enhance communication with shipping companies, automotive manufacturers, and other ports to explore new routes, brands, and cooperation methods, positioning itself as a key hub for the export of Chinese self-owned brand new energy vehicles [2] - Taicang Port has established a comprehensive shipping network covering over 120 ports across Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, North Africa, and South America [8]