COVID-19: Chinese container ports volumes surge by 60%


Source: shipsandports.com.ng shipsandports.com.ng

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Ships & Ports During the period February 1-20, container volumes at eight major Chinese ports surged 60.7% a year on from the world’s first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when China took an extended shutdown following the Lunar New Year. The figures released by the China Ports and Harbors Association show a huge recovery, underscoring the bounce back in both production and demand for exports. The container volume at eight major Chinese ports increased 73% in early February and 48% in mid-February. Export container volume increased 65.5% while the domestic container volume increased 43%. The growth rate of Shenzhen port exceeded...