As the Spring Festival unfolds, China’s export engines are running at full throttle, defying the typical holiday slowdown. The Yangshan Port, one of the world’s busiest deep-water container ports, stands as a testament to this relentless momentum. A colossal 366-meter-long container ship recently sailed into the port, where every berth is occupied by massive cargo vessels ready to dispatch goods across the globe.
Since January, the largest terminal at Yangshan Port has handled over 850,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containers—a record high for this period. The port has maintained uninterrupted 24/7 operations throughout the Spring Festival, ensuring that international trade continues seamlessly.
“We are expected to handle 30,000 TEUs of containers, and all of our 39 cranes have been put into use,” said Chen Jianfeng, manager of Shengdong Wharf, the largest dock at Yangshan Port in Shanghai. “The transfer volume at the wharf has increased by 15 to 20 percent compared to the same period last year,” he added.
Across China, businesses are accelerating operations to meet global demand. From Yangshan Port to the bustling Yiwu International Trade City and extensive overseas warehouses, Chinese enterprises are busy exporting a wide array of products. New energy vehicles, mobile phones, home appliances, and everyday necessities are all flowing steadily to international markets, undeterred by the traditional holiday season.
This surge in export activity during the Spring Festival reflects China’s robust integration into global supply chains and its commitment to meeting international market needs. The nonstop trading not only supports global businesses and consumers but also underscores the resilience and efficiency of China’s logistics and manufacturing sectors.
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Nonstop trading: China's exports gather speed despite Spring Festival
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