首破“4000万箱”！ 宁波港持续锻造“硬核”力量

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Port has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing an annual container throughput of 40 million standard containers, becoming the third port globally to join the "40 million club" after Shanghai and Singapore [1][5]. Group 1: Container Throughput Growth - The growth from 30 million to 40 million standard containers took only four years, compared to six years from 20 million to 30 million and seven years from 10 million to 20 million [5]. - Container throughput is considered a "barometer" of economic vitality, reflecting the port's significant role in the economy [5]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The Zhejiang provincial government has launched the "World-Class Strong Port Construction Project (2023-2027)" to enhance the port's core competitiveness and support capabilities through ten key projects and ten reform initiatives [5]. - Ningbo Port has improved its overall layout by integrating "hub + channel + network" strategies, focusing on major engineering projects and logistics systems to support container volume growth [5]. Group 3: New Shipping Routes - The continuous opening of new shipping routes has been a key driver for the port's container volume increase, with over 300 container routes connecting more than 600 ports in over 200 countries and regions [6]. - The port's connectivity index ranks second globally, with the recent launch of the "China-Europe Arctic Express," which shortens shipping times to major European ports by at least six days [6]. Group 4: Economic Impact - The surge in container volume is attributed to the rapid development of emerging industries in China, particularly in the Yangtze River Delta region, making China the largest exporter of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products [6]. - The transformation of China's foreign trade structure is evident, with a shift from traditional products like clothing and home appliances to new products such as new energy vehicles and lithium batteries [6].