年运量破四百万吨！烟台港件杂货班轮航线成带货非洲“爆款线路”

Core Insights - The "Yangsuntianyu" vessel unloaded 176,000 tons of bauxite from Guinea and returned to Africa carrying 29,900 tons of machinery and construction materials, marking a significant milestone for Yantai Port's annual cargo volume of African general cargo surpassing 4 million tons, a 53.5% year-on-year increase, and the highest since the route opened in 2015 [1][3] Group 1 - Yantai Port collaborates closely with various local authorities to enhance operational efficiency, integrating resources from Zhifu Bay and Longkou Port areas to maximize the benefits of "port + free trade + bonded" policies [3] - The port has customized loading solutions for the "Yangsuntianyu" vessel, utilizing digital tools for efficient cargo handling, which has received positive feedback from both shippers and vessel operators [3] - The annual export volume of Yantai Port's African general cargo service has dramatically increased from tens of thousands of tons during the 13th Five-Year Plan to 4 million tons, with expectations to exceed 5 million tons by the end of 2025 [5] Group 2 - Yantai Port is positioned as the leading port for bauxite imports and trade with Africa, having established a robust logistics corridor that connects to over 20 countries and regions, including Guinea, Tanzania, South Africa, and Namibia [5] - The port's strategy aligns with Shandong Port's development goals, focusing on coordinated and specialized growth to meet the economic needs of African nations [5] - The growth of the African general cargo service is seen as a vital contributor to the integration of industrial chains, supply chains, and value chains between China and Africa, exemplifying high-quality economic cooperation [5]