已有70个国家和地区与中国签署双多边海运协定

Core Insights - China's shipping cooperation has deepened over the past year, with 70 countries and regions signing bilateral and multilateral shipping agreements with China [1] - The shipping industry in China has shown steady growth, with waterway freight volume reaching 6.56 billion tons in the first eight months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 3.8% [1] - Shanghai's port has achieved significant container throughput, reaching 41.54 million TEUs in the first nine months, with international transshipment at 6.00 million TEUs [2] Group 1: Shipping Industry Performance - National waterway freight volume reached 6.56 billion tons, up 3.8% year-on-year [1] - Port cargo throughput reached 12.03 billion tons, a 4.4% increase, with container throughput at approximately 23 million TEUs, up 6.3% [1] - China's maritime connectivity has maintained the world's top position for 19 consecutive years, with international shipping volume expected to account for 31.3% of global shipping in 2024 [1] Group 2: Infrastructure and Technological Advancements - Waterway construction investment reached 143.27 billion RMB in the first eight months, a 3.6% increase, supporting domestic demand and economic stability [1] - China leads globally in smart port construction, with 60 automated terminals built and over 10,000 kilometers of electronic navigation charts published [1] - Shore power usage for vessels has become normalized, with annual usage expected to exceed 200 million kilowatt-hours [1] Group 3: Shanghai Port Developments - Shanghai port's container throughput reached 41.54 million TEUs, meeting expectations for core operational indicators [2] - Shanghai's air transport saw 627,900 flight takeoffs and landings, with passenger throughput at 100 million and cargo mail throughput at 328,690 tons, reflecting year-on-year growth of 4.39%, 8.04%, and 6.72% respectively [2] - The Shanghai cruise port welcomed 225 international cruise ships, with passenger throughput increasing by nearly 45% [2]