Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
The heart of global trade
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is located on the East China Sea coast of Zhejiang Province, at the southeastern end of Hangzhou Bay, opposite Shanghai. This port is not only the world’s busiest port by cargo throughput, but also a key point for global trade and logistics. In 2015, the port handled 888.96 million tonnes of cargo, a staggering amount that speaks volumes of its importance.
Strategic location
With its location in the dynamic economic area of the Yangtze River Delta, the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is an ideal distribution centre for goods going to and from mainland China. The port covers 220 kilometres of coastline and includes 19 port areas. It has more than 200 large deep-water berths for ships over 10,000 dwt and more than 115 large and super-large deep-water berths for ships over 50,000 dwt. This makes Ningbo-Zhoushan one of the ports with the largest number of large and super-large deep-water berths in China.
Impressive growth and performance
Since 2005, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has experienced rapid growth in cargo volumes. In 2019, the port’s container volume reached 27.535 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit), placing it firmly in third place in the world. Total cargo volume was 1.12 billion tonnes, making the port the largest port in the world by cargo volume for 11 consecutive years.
Global connectivity
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has established connections with more than 600 ports in 190 countries and regions, making it a key hub in international maritime trade. The port offers nearly 250 trade routes, 120 of which are ocean lines that connect China with the busiest trade routes in the Pacific.
Modern infrastructure and services
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port boasts modern infrastructure and a wide range of services. It offers not only port operation, but also shipping services, development and construction, financial services and much more. This ensures efficient and reliable transportation of goods and promotes the growth and development of the regional economy.
Security and incidents
Although the port operates mostly smoothly, it faces challenges from time to time. For example, an explosion that rocked the port in August 2024 caused a major fire on a container ship loaded with dangerous goods. Although this event attracted considerable attention, no casualties or injuries were reported, which is a testament to the port’s effective security measures.
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