锐财经丨中国港口展现强大活力

Core Insights - The data released by the Ministry of Transport indicates a robust growth in China's port cargo and container throughput, with increases of 4.3% and 6.4% respectively from January to October this year, showcasing the strong vitality of Chinese ports [1][2]. Group 1: Port Throughput Growth - Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 40 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) for the first time, marking its fourth "ten million TEU" leap, which took only four years from 30 million to 40 million TEUs [2]. - In the first ten months of this year, China's total port cargo throughput reached 1.513 billion tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.3%, while foreign trade throughput grew by 3.7% [2][3]. Group 2: Structural Changes in Port Economy - The structure of cargo trade is continuously optimizing, with containerized cargo increasingly dominating the throughput. For instance, Shanghai Port's container throughput exceeded 50 million TEUs last year, maintaining its position as the world's top port [3]. - The development of port economies is becoming more balanced across regions, with coastal ports handling 964 million tons (up 3.5%) and inland ports managing 549 million tons (up 5.9%) in the first ten months of this year [3]. Group 3: Western Region Development - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has significantly improved iron-sea intermodal transport, with cumulative container volume exceeding 2.55 million TEUs since its inception in 2017. The annual dispatch volume surpassed 1 million TEUs for the first time in September this year, marking a 110-fold increase since the start [4]. Group 4: Innovations in Port Operations - Chinese ports are evolving to become smarter, greener, and more open. For example, the use of AI and the BeiDou Navigation System at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has reduced deviation rates by 10% and improved gate efficiency by 7% [5][6]. - The green initiatives include significant renewable energy projects, such as the Shandong Port's wind power generation, which has saved approximately 12,000 tons of standard coal and reduced CO2 emissions by about 75,000 tons [6]. - The Hainan Free Trade Port is enhancing its operational efficiency with policies like zero tariffs and simplified customs procedures, leading to a 48.4% increase in container throughput at Yangpu Port this year [6].