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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
According to Fitch Ratings, in the first half of 2025, cargo turnover at Chinese ports reached 8.9 billion tons, up 4.0% year-on-year, with growth of 4.7% in the second quarter.
According to the Ministry of Transport of China, in the first half of 2025, the container volume along routes to countries along the Belt and Road Initiative reached 34.28 million standard containers (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units), an increase of 23.7% year-on-year, which became the main driver of growth in foreign trade container transportation.
The route map shows that China's major ports are gradually expanding international shipping routes to emerging markets.
According to incomplete statistics, since the beginning of 2025, Shanghai Port has opened 12 new international routes, Yantian Port in Shenzhen has added 11 new international routes, and Guangzhou Port has also opened 7 new foreign trade routes. These new routes mainly link with developing regions such as Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Data show that China's import and export volume to more than 190 countries and regions showed growth in the first half of 2025.
China maintained growth in traditional markets such as the EU, Japan and the UK, while achieving even stronger growth in emerging markets. In particular, trade with Africa amounted to 1.18 trillion yuan, up 14.4%, while trade with Central Asia reached 357.2 billion yuan, up 13.8% year-on-year.
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