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China's Ports Dominate Global Rankings in 2024

China¡¯s ports have reinforced their No.1 global position in both cargo and container throughput for 2024, as announced by the Ministry of Transport on March 29. The latest data reveals:

• Total cargo throughput: 17.6 billion tons (+3.2% YoY)

• Container throughput: 330 million TEUs (+4.7% YoY)

• Global top 10 rankings: 8 Chinese ports in cargo throughput, 6 in container throughput.

The achievements were highlighted at the ¡°World-Class Ports for a Vibrant China¡± campaign launch in Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, showcasing China¡¯s three major port clusters (Bohai Rim, Yangtze River Delta, Greater Bay Area) and infrastructure scale that remains the world¡¯s largest.

Key Developments

1. Automation Leadership: China leads in automated terminal construction, with the most built and planned projects globally.

2. Green Transition: Accelerated development of near-zero-carbon ports, with rising adoption of clean energy and green transport modes.

3. Infrastructure Upgrades: Expanded deep-water berths and optimized cargo systems for bulk, container, and LNG shipments.

Policy Roadmap

The Ministry outlined three priorities for world-class port development:

1. Integrated Growth: Enhance multimodal transport (e.g., rail-water intermodal) and regional port coordination.

2. Tech-Driven Innovation: Deepen AI and blockchain integration, scale renewable energy use.

3. Safety Resilience: Strengthen risk prevention and emergency response systems.

Official Statement:
¡°These milestones reflect not just China¡¯s port prowess but their role as a key engine of modernization,¡± said a Ministry policy representative.