China's Shipping Dominance: Record 300M+ TEUs in 2025 & Massive Fleet Expansion (December 20 Update)

China Shipping News – December 20, 2025

China remains the world's largest maritime power, with unprecedented growth in ports and shipbuilding.

Key Highlights:

- COSCO Shipping: Record 28.9 million TEUs handled in 2025 (+9.2% YoY).

- Major ports: Over 300 million TEUs total, Shanghai exceeds 50 million TEUs.

- Shipbuilding: China holds 55% of global newbuild orders, focusing on green technology.

- Belt and Road: New routes to Africa & Latin America drive export growth.

China's ports and fleet continue to shape global supply chains.

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Full blog: https://maritimecargochronicles.blogspot.com

Sources: COSCO, Clarksons, China Ports Authority.

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