Chinese port volumes grew by 2.6% in the first half of 2022 despite the negative
impact of the lockdowns across several major Chinese cities this year. The
overall port volumes are partly inflated due to the shift from trucking to barge
movements.
Performance was mixed amongst the main ports, with Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong
Kong, Lianyungang and Yingkou all recording negative growth.
Ningbo reported the largest gains of 8.7%, largely due to the diversion of cargo
from Shanghai that was hit by l