China's Manzhouli port sees 39.9% cargo volume growth

The breakdown of this volume reveals that railway freight accounted for the majority, with 18.73 million tonnes, showing a 35.3 per cent rise. Road freight, though smaller in volume, registered a substantial 171 per cent increase, amounting to 1.32 million tonnes, said Chinese media reports quoting Zhang Shipu, the director of the port's administration office.

In 2023 alone, the Manzhouli port has been a critical junction for 4,353 China-Europe freight train trips. These trips have facilitated the transport of 472,900 twenty-foot equivalent units, underscoring the port's growing importance in international trade.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DP)