A cargo ship docks at the Zhuangyuanao Terminal of Wenzhou Port, Zhejiang, for container loading and unloading. [Photo/IC photo]
Wenzhou Port posted solid growth in the first three quarters of this year, underscoring its role as a rising logistics hub along China's southeastern coast.
According to official data, the port handled 72.59 million metric tons of cargo during the period, up 10.54 percent year-on-year. Container throughput reached 1.18 million TEUs — an increase of 7.76 percent. Both August and September saw monthly cargo volumes exceed 9 million tons.
The expanding route network has been a key growth driver. Wenzhou Port now operates 18 near-sea shipping routes directly linking Russia, Japan, and Southeast Asia ports, while domestic coastal lines connect major hubs including Yingkou, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Wenzhou Port has opened a new logistics corridor for Zhejiang's exports, as its Zhuangyuanao Terminal launched the first "ro-ro" (roll-on/roll-off) shipping service on Sept 15, exporting 400 China-made new energy vehicles to Dubai. As a result, foreign trade container throughput at Wenzhou Port surged by 15.35 percent in the first three quarters, outpacing the provincial average.
Multimodal transport lines have also expanded the port's hinterland reach. Sea–river services at Wenzhou Port handled 5,199 TEUs in the period, providing a growing source of cargo shipments.
Meanwhile, the port's Yueqing Bay area — a core hub serving neighboring provinces — has continued to expand its network through new cross-sea bridges and highway links. Its full opening is expected to further strengthen Wenzhou Port's overall service capacity and competitiveness.
