Da Zhong Ri Bao·2025-12-17 04:50Core Insights - Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 3 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in container throughput at Qingdao Port in 2025, marking a record high for the company [1][3] - This achievement reflects MSC's rapid growth, having increased its container volume by 1 million TEUs in just two years, following a previous milestone of 2 million TEUs in 2023 [3] Group 1 - MSC is the first shipping company to exceed 3 million TEUs annually at Qingdao Port, demonstrating a strong partnership and collaboration with the port [3] - The 3 million TEUs represent nearly 10% of Qingdao Port's total annual container throughput, indicating a scalable and concentrated development pattern in their cooperation [3] - MSC has expanded its service offerings at Qingdao Port, increasing its total number of routes to 17, including new routes to North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [3] Group 2 - Qingdao Port has optimized its operational efficiency by implementing precise berth planning and yard management, leading to improved turnaround times for vessels [5] - Notable operational achievements include setting a record for the highest single-vessel throughput of 27,106 TEUs and breaking the record for the Mediterranean European route with an average efficiency of over 35 TEUs per hour [5] - Qingdao Port aims to continue providing high-quality and efficient services to shipping companies, supporting their strategic route development and contributing to the global supply chain ecosystem [5]