Introduction
China has long been the world’s factory, producing an overwhelming share of the world’s products. But it’s not just the factories or workers that make this feat possible – it’s also the ports.
From the bustling port of Shanghai to the fast-growing port of Dalian, China’s ports are the lifeblood of its export-oriented economy.
These ports handle an enormous amount of cargo traffic, connecting the country to the rest of the world and enabling it to sustain its position as a global economic superpower.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the 10 busiest shipping ports in China, delving into their history, location, capacity, and their significance in the global trade network.
1. Port of Shanghai
Location: Shanghai Province
Chinese name: 上海港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 43.5
2. Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Location: Zhejiang Province
Chinese name: 宁波舟山港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 28.72
3. Port of Shenzhen
Location: Guangdong Province
Chinese name: 深圳港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 26.55
4. Port of Guangzhou
Location: Guangdong Province
Chinese name: 广州港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 23.19
5. Port of Qingdao
Location: Shandong Province
Chinese name: 董家口
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 22.00
6. Port of Tianjin
Location: Tianjin Municipality
Chinese name: 天津港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 18.35
7. Port of Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Chinese name: 香港港口
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 17.95
8. Port of Xiamen
Location: Fujian Province
Chinese name: 厦门港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 11.41
9. Port of Dalian
Location: Liaodong Province
Chinese name: 大连港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 6.54
10. Port of Yingkou
Location: Liaoning Province
Chinese name: 营口港
Volume 2020 (Million TEU): 5.67