The world’s largest container port, Shanghai, handled over 55 million TEUs by the end of the year, confirming its status as a global industry leader. Year-over-year container throughput growth was 6.9%, 2 percentage points higher than the market average; according to CTS, the market average growth for the first 11 months was estimated at 5%.
During the first three quarters, the port’s container throughput consistently exceeded the same period last year by approximately 6%. In the final three months of the year, growth accelerated, widening the gap to 9%, demonstrating the high stability of cargo flows and the port’s strengthening position in global logistics.
Cabotage plays a significant role in Shanghai’s throughput structure, accounting for approximately 60% of all container operations. This underscores the key role of China’s domestic maritime transport in supporting the high transhipment volumes and stable growth of the world’s largest container hub.