The World’s First to Exceed 50 Million TEUs in Annual Container Throughput —— Shanghai Port
In 2024, Shanghai Port’s container throughput surpassed 50 million TEUs, setting a world record as the first container port to break this milestone. The continuous growth in container throughput highlights Shanghai Port’s status as a world-class shipping hub.
Data shows that Shanghai Port currently operates nearly 350 international shipping routes, connecting over 700 ports in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide. The continuous enhancement of its global shipping network strengthens Shanghai Port’s ability to allocate global shipping resources. Additionally, the concentration and advancement of functions such as shipping finance, insurance, and international maritime arbitration have contributed to Shanghai International Shipping Center maintaining its position among the world’s top three shipping center cities for five consecutive years.