Taizhou Port in East China's Zhejiang province has seen rapid growth in shipping and port infrastructure. The port's cargo throughput has surged from 50.91 million metric tons in 2020 to a projected 100 million metric tons in 2025, alongside the addition of 22 new berths.

An aerial view of Toumen port area. [Photo/the official news website of Taizhou]

The city's coastline spans 1,544 kilometers, with 115.43 kilometers designated for port development. From north to south, the Jiantiao, Toumen, Haimen, Huangyan, Longmen, and Damaiyu port areas form a network linking the city's maritime activities. Before the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), Taizhou lacked direct foreign trade routes, and most export cargoes used land routes via Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.

An aerial view of Haimen port area. [Photo/the official news website of Taizhou]

International expansion now includes 28 global shipping lines, with container road-to-water transfers growing 65.64 percent since 2021. Cold-chain services to New Zealand, Chile, Thailand, and Russia have broadened the range of imported agricultural and aquatic products.

An aerial view of Jiantiao port area. [Photo/the official news website of Taizhou]

Green upgrades are underway, with standardized shore power installed for all 2,000-ton-plus berths, supporting over 5,000 annual connections. As of October, 285 registered vessels totaled 5.16 million deadweight tons, ranking third in the province.