Container throughput of China's Tianjin Port hits record high in Q1-Xinhua

Container throughput of China's Tianjin Port hits record high in Q1

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2022-04-07 18:27:15

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a container ship by the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year. The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator. Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

TIANJIN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation.

Meanwhile, it also launched a new direct sea route to Australia and new sea-rail transport services this year.

Ports are a barometer of economic development. Tianjin Port on the coast of the Bohai Sea is a pivotal shipping outlet for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The port in the Tianjin Municipality currently has more than 133 cargo routes, extending trade ties with more than 800 ports in over 200 countries and regions.

Artificial intelligence robots of transportation work at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A container is loaded at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A container is loaded at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Artificial intelligence robots of transportation and a smart twist lock station are seen at the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin, April 9, 2022. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows a view of the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin. North China's Tianjin Port handled approximately 4.63 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in the first three months of 2022, up 3.5 percent year on year.

The throughput figure marks a record high for the port compared to the same period in previous years, according to the port's operator.

Despite negative impacts brought by the COVID-19 resurgence, the port has rolled out a series of prevention and control measures to safeguard smooth operation. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)