亚洲发往欧洲集装箱运量在中国等拉动下创新高

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in maritime container transport from Asia to Europe, with a total of 18.04 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8.8% year-on-year growth [1] - The Greater China region, which includes mainland China and Hong Kong, accounted for nearly 80% of the total transport volume to Europe, with a year-on-year increase of 11.9%, driving overall growth [1] - The increase in freight volume is attributed to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, particularly the attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi forces near the Red Sea, leading shipping companies to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope [1] Group 2 - The economic slowdown in China has also impacted the situation, with Chinese companies turning to exports to seek opportunities in the European market, particularly in low-priced goods [2] - The freight rates on European routes remained above last year's levels throughout the year, with significant congestion at major ports during the peak summer season [2] - In mid-July 2024, spot freight rates from Shanghai to Europe reached approximately $5,000 per 20-foot container, the highest level since August 2022, before declining due to the alleviation of vessel shortages from new ship deliveries [2]