Container throughput at Shanghai Port in east China reached a new monthly record of over 5.02 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in August, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd.
From January to August, the port handled a total of 36.7 million TEUs, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent.
As one of the world's largest deep-water ports, Yangshan Port handled 2.57 million TEUs in August alone, accounting for 51.2 percent of Shanghai Port's total monthly throughput.
Despite significant disruptions from strong convective weather in August, Yangshan Port implemented multiple measures to minimize operational impact. These efforts ensured the safe handling of 796 international container vessels, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to the previous month.
"In August, Yangshan Port encountered two Force 9 strong gales, yet container ships on international trunk lines remained unaffected," said Shen Tugaohao, deputy director of the Ship Traffic Management Center at the Yangshan Port Maritime Safety Administration.
Shanghai Port container throughput hits record high in Aug
A surge in global demand has set Yiwu's manufacturing and logistics chain running at full speed this spring, with factories and shippers all working overtime to meet orders bound for markets worldwide.
Many manufacturers in Yiwu, an eastern Chinese city known as "the world’s supermarket," reported a steady rise in orders in the first quarter of 2026.
Among them are sports goods makers racing to deliver ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
"In the first two months alone, we sent about four containers of goods. Orders have gradually come in from South America and Africa, and the current orders can keep our production running through May," said Wu Xiaoming, general manager of a sports firm in Yiwu.
At Yiwu's bonded zone, customs brokers swiftly checked documents to ensure exports reach global markets fast.
"Today's shipments mainly are kitchenware, tableware and small home appliances. They are mainly bound for Germany and Spain," said Fu Jianying, a customs broker.
Yiwu has now linked 26 international rail freight routes, building a logistics network that covers more than 160 cities in about 50 countries. With smooth transport, creative design and strong manufacturing capacity, the city's cross-border trade is accelerating, underscoring its role as a hub of global small commodities.
Yiwu cross‑border trade gains speed this spring
