CANGZHOU, China, January 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from xinhuanet:
In 2024, the port of Huanghua, located in Cangzhou, Hebei Provincehighlighted its growing importance in China maritime logistics by handling a record volume of 355 million tonnes of goods, an increase of 7.35% compared to the previous year. This milestone marks the fifth year the port has surpassed the 300 million tonne mark, reinforcing its strategic importance in the Bohai Economic Zone.
Strategically located on China Bohai Bay and the heart of the Bohai Economic Zone, Huanghua Port is the most accessible seaport in the northwest. China and the central and southern areas of Hebei. It has become one of the main ports of the country thanks to numerous transport links to China interior and connections to major ports around the world. The port conducts trade with more than 200 ports in more than 50 countries and regions. Notably, Huanghua Port is also the world’s first fully automated bulk cargo facility, consistently ranking among the best in the world. China port industry in terms of labor productivity and per capita benefits.
Strategic expansion and global connectivity
Huanghua Port opened five new international trade routes, including connections to the US West Coast, IndiaAnd Pakistanbringing the total to 20 routes. Particularly significant is the introduction of an express container line to the US West Coast last November, providing the fastest maritime connection from the north China to a key American economic region
Additionally, port executives convened the investment and cooperation promotion meeting between Cangzhou Huanghua Port and Dubai in Dubai In May 2024signaling a strong push towards global market integration. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to attract international partnerships and extend its influence beyond Asia.
Fostering growth through continued development of coastal industries
The rapid development of local industries linked to the region’s proximity to the sea leads to significant economic progress. Cangzhou City actively supports an innovative coastal economy, striving to improve, expand and strengthen the industrial chain. This initiative has attracted key projects and expanded the cluster of coastal industries, thereby contributing significantly to regional economic growth.
Create momentum with new opportunities
On January 10the first Sino-European rail service 2025 from the port of Huanghua to Almaty, Kazakhstan was launched, with nine trains now running regularly on two routes: Huanghua Port – Moscow and Huanghua Port – Almaty.
As Cangzhou Huanghua Port comes into operation in 2025, it will consolidate its status as a diversified, comprehensive and modern major port, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the development of the coastal economic belt. The port aims to support key industries including green chemicals, biomedicine, high-end equipment manufacturing and modern logistics, thereby promoting the integration and mutual prosperity of the port and its industrial sectors.
Looking ahead, Cangzhou strives to strengthen its role as a resilient coastal economic hub. This includes expanding the capacity of Huanghua Port, improving the productivity of local industrial clusters and promoting competitive market practices. The city aims to increase the port’s visibility on the international stage, which it believes will significantly contribute to the economic growth of the north of the country. China and the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region.
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