SIPG(SH:600018) Jie Fang Ri Bao·2026-01-07 01:44Core Insights - Shanghai Port's container throughput is projected to exceed 55 million TEUs in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.5 million TEUs from 2024, maintaining its position as the world's busiest port for 16 consecutive years [1] - The resilience of the Chinese economy and the irreplaceability of Chinese manufacturing are highlighted by the port's performance amidst a complex global political and economic landscape [1] Group 1: Container Throughput and Trade Growth - In the first 11 months of 2025, Shanghai's import and export value reached 4.1 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, surpassing the national average by 2 percentage points [1] - Exports alone amounted to 1.83 trillion yuan, reflecting an 11.2% increase year-on-year [1] Group 2: Port Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements - Shanghai Port has accelerated its digital transformation and continuously optimized port services, leading to significant efficiency gains [2] - The intelligent operation control system for automated terminals has improved the overall loading and unloading efficiency of Yangshan Phase IV by 5.37% and nearly doubled the average operational efficiency of external trucks at the Luojing container terminal [2] - Traditional terminal upgrades have also progressed, with the container turnover rate for large shipments at Yangshan Phase I and II dropping from 55.8% to 7.2% [2] - The use of AI models at Yangshan Phase III has increased loading speed by 13 times and reduced the turnover rate by 20.6%, with the terminal expected to exceed 10 million TEUs in throughput for the first time in 2025 [2] Group 3: Maritime Innovations and Environmental Initiatives - The implementation of innovative measures such as "dual-direction navigation" and "dual-window departure" has positioned Shanghai's maritime operations among the world's best, with berth utilization rates remaining stable at around 84% [3] - In 2025, the port conducted 227 high-difficulty collaborative operations, saving an average of 2 hours per vessel, which unlocked an additional operational potential of approximately 1.08 million TEUs [3] - Shanghai Port has also begun refueling international vessels with domestically produced green methanol, with a local 100,000-ton green methanol project set to commence by the end of 2025, enhancing the port's clean energy refueling capabilities [3]