From January to November 2024, Zhangjiagang Port continues to see remarkable growth, solidifying its role as a critical hub in China's shipping industry.
An aerial view of Zhangjiagang Port. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
The port achieved a total cargo throughput of 227 million metric tons in the first 11 months. The export throughput reached 16.37 million tons, a 25.7-percent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, container throughput totaled 1.01 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 10.3-percent year-on-year rise. These figures set new benchmarks in foreign trade exports and container operations.
A notable highlight was the Zhangjiagang Win Hanverky Container Terminal, which set a new record by handling approximately 850,000 TEUs as of Dec 24, 2024, an increase of 11.84 percent compared to the previous year.
An aerial view of the Zhangjiagang Win Hanverky Container Terminal. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Zhangjiagang Port acts as a critical hub in the Yangtze River Delta for sectors such as steel, timber, grain and oil, and chemical products. As a major international trade gateway along the Yangtze River, the port is striving to evolve from a logistics hub into a comprehensive trade and logistics center. The city's vision emphasizes the integrated development of the port, industries, and the city, ensuring sustainable growth and competitiveness in global markets.