Qingdao port throughput hits 400mln

Qingdao port has achieved 400m tons cargo throughput for 2012 representing an increase of 9.5% year-on-year. The result elevates Qingdao into the top 5 domestic ports in China and the top 10 ports globally, SinoShipNews reports.
“It is a historic stage that Qingdao port achieved 400m tons cargo throughput. We aims at 10% economical growth next year, and we will enlarge port throughput and further develop container business in 2013.” Chang Dechuan, chairman of Qingdao port group said. Next year, Qingdao port plans to build 9 berths at Dongjiakou port area, with handling capacity of 220m tons.