Hebei Province, a crucial region in northern China, has achieved significant progress in container transportation and port development in recent years. These accomplishments not only reflect the enhanced shipping capacity of the province's ports but also demonstrate their growing importance in China's economic development.
By the end of November 2023, container throughput at Hebei's major ports had exceeded 2 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), reaching 2.206 million TEUs —a substantial 34.8% year-on-year increase . This achievement underscores the province's rapid development and potential in container shipping.
Among Hebei's ports, Huanghua Port stood out with the fastest growth rate at 71.9% , handling 447,000 TEUs this year. This remarkable performance stems from infrastructure improvements, advanced management practices, and effective collaboration between government and enterprises. Huanghua Port has actively promoted container transshipment and multimodal transport, significantly enhancing its logistics efficiency.
Tangshan Port , another major port in Hebei, also delivered strong results with 1.305 million TEUs handled, representing 34.3% growth . Its strategic location in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei transportation hub and deep-water advantages have made it a vital support for regional economic development. The port's trade facilitation has further boosted cargo distribution, establishing it as a key channel for import and export activities.
Meanwhile, Qinhuangdao Port maintained steady growth with 454,000 TEUs handled, up 20% year-on-year. Its favorable geographical position continues to attract shipping companies, laying a solid foundation for ongoing development. Key growth drivers across these ports include policy support, rising market demand, and strengthening logistics networks.
Through collective efforts, Tangshan Port's Jingtang Port Area is expected to achieve its goal of exceeding 1 million TEUs as a single port area. This milestone would mark a new phase in Hebei's container shipping capabilities and reinforce its national economic significance.
Notably, Hebei has expanded its container shipping routes this year, adding eight new regular container lines to bring the total to 66 routes connecting over 50 domestic and international ports . These expansions have significantly enhanced the province's competitiveness in global logistics networks.
Through technological innovation and service improvements, Hebei's ports continue to strengthen their container handling capacity and efficiency. By the end of 2023, the province's total container throughput capacity is projected to reach 3.5 million TEUs , with actual throughput expected to surpass 2.4 million TEUs —setting new records in Hebei's port development history and providing robust support for regional economic growth. As the logistics industry continues to expand, Hebei's ports are poised for an even brighter future.
