Shanghai Port has risen to the top spot globally in terms of annual roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) throughput for the first time, handling 3.63 million vehicles in 2024, according to official data from local customs.
The figure also stood for a year-on-year growth of 15 percent.
More than 60 percent of the total vehicle throughput at the port was for foreign trade last year, according to Shanghai Customs.
At present, Shanghai Port has opened 15 international ro-ro routes, reaching a total of 289 ports in 131 countries and regions around the world.
Shanghai Port becomes world's first with 3.63-mln-vehicle throughput
China on Monday launched a nationwide consumption week featuring 284 million yuan (about 41.5 million U.S. dollars) in travel and culture vouchers, aiming to boost tourism ahead of the May Day holiday.
The campaign, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, runs through May 5, the final day of the five-day public holiday.
To give the tourism economy a lift during one of the country's busiest travel seasons, authorities have put together a wide range of finely tuned offerings designed to appeal to different types of travelers, from flower-viewing tours and family-friendly activities to educational programs.
More than 13,000 cultural and tourism events and over 30,000 commercial performances will be staged across the country, giving travelers plenty of reasons to leave home.
The ministry has also worked with major companies and platforms to roll out targeted consumer incentives, including ticket discounts for popular attractions and fuel deals for self-driving holidaymakers.
China launches May Day holiday consumption week with 284 mln yuan in vouchers
