The Port of Yingkou at eastern China's Liaoning province handled more than 120 million tons last year, 27 per cent higher than 2006's volume of 94.8 million tons, Xinhua reported.
By early October last year, the port had achieved its annual target of 100 million tons two months ahead of schedule, becoming the 10th Chinese sea port with a throughput more than 100 million tons. By the end of November, the port had lifted 110 million tons.
Yingkou Port is aiming at an annual throughput of 200 million by 2010 and the port's operator Yingkou Port Group is seeking to be listed in the stock market.
By early October last year, the port had achieved its annual target of 100 million tons two months ahead of schedule, becoming the 10th Chinese sea port with a throughput more than 100 million tons. By the end of November, the port had lifted 110 million tons.
Yingkou Port is aiming at an annual throughput of 200 million by 2010 and the port's operator Yingkou Port Group is seeking to be listed in the stock market.