全球贸易“颠簸”，中国港口却在“刷新”记录

Core Insights - China's major ports have shown significant growth in container throughput, with a year-on-year increase of 9.5% in the first 11 months of 2025, reaching 320 million TEUs, contributing to a record trade surplus of $1.19 trillion for the year [1][3] Group 1: Port Performance - Shanghai Port's container throughput exceeded 50 million TEUs in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing the total for 2024 and likely setting a new annual record [3] - Ningbo-Zhoushan Port's container throughput surpassed 40 million TEUs by early December, making it the third port globally to reach this milestone after Shanghai and Singapore [3] - China's total export value for 2025 is projected to grow by 5.5% year-on-year, reaching $3.77 trillion, indicating strong export performance despite a shift towards a consumption-driven growth model [3] Group 2: Investment and Expansion - China is heavily investing in port expansion, with Qingdao Port Authority announcing a total investment of 77 billion yuan for 15 projects, including the construction of two new terminals by 2029 [5] - The rationale behind continued expansion amidst global trade uncertainties is to address the imbalance in container transport demand, which is growing faster than traditional bulk transport [5] - Port consolidation is a trend, with Shandong Province successfully integrating seven ports into a unified Shandong Port Group, increasing total throughput from 1.32 billion tons in 2019 to over 1.9 billion tons by 2025 [5] Group 3: Future Goals - China's next objective is to establish itself as a global logistics hub, with plans to develop world-class port clusters, each achieving throughput levels of over 100 million tons or 10 million TEUs, equipped with digital and green technologies [5][6] - The stability and resilience of foreign trade and ports continue to play a crucial role in supporting China's economic vitality and its connection to the global market [6]