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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, April 2 (Xinhua) — A Russian vessel carrying 190 tons of live king crabs safely arrived at the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan (Zhejiang Province, eastern China) after a long voyage, setting a new record for the largest cargo capacity of a single vessel in the port's king crab import operations, the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency reported Wednesday.
As a fresh seafood product with a high price tag, the Kamchatka crab has strict habitat requirements. Its lifespan after harvesting from its native marine environment is extremely short. Customs clearance times directly determine the survival rate and market value of this product.
Taking these factors into account, and taking into account the specific cold chain transportation characteristics of king crabs and the corresponding needs of industry enterprises, Zhoushan Port has continued to optimize the customs clearance process by implementing a targeted program based on the “one vessel, one policy” principle, guaranteeing 24/7 customs clearance of cargo, and has also opened a “green corridor” for the import of fresh aquatic products.
Upon completion of border and customs clearance procedures, the unloading of this batch of king crabs began immediately. After sorting, weighing, and loading onto cold-chain transport, this seafood delicacy will be immediately dispatched to major cities across the country, such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, and delivered to major markets and catering establishments nationwide on the same day.
As a key hub of the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road, the Port of Ningbo–Zhoushan continues to expand its global reach. According to the port authority, cargo throughput at Ningbo–Zhoushan Port exceeded 1.4 billion tonnes in 2025, ranking first in the world for the 17th consecutive year.
According to the aforementioned news agency, imports of king crab through the Zhoushan port have increased significantly since the beginning of this year. In the first quarter of 2026, 22 vessels arrived at the port and unloaded approximately 1,300 tons of king crab, more than double the amount in the same period in 2025. More than 60 vessels are expected to arrive at the port this year, bringing the total volume of live king crab imported from Russia to over 2,000 tons.
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