International transshipments of Xiamen port soar 237 percent in first five months

The Port of Xiamen, in Southern China, has cumulated international transshipments from January to May reaching 236.9 percent.

During this period, the port's container throughput went 10.9 percent up to 1.98 million TEU. The port’s overall cargo tonnage rose 17.9 percent to 39.2 million tonnes. Sea-rail intermodal cargo jumped 37.3 percent to 30.3 million TEU. The upgrade of Xiamen port's facilities, which has attracted launches of more international container shipping lines, was said to have contributed to the growth.
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