Nanjing Port has reinforced its role as China’s core inland shipping hub.
Jan–Aug 2025 Cargo & Container Performance
65.7 million tons of cargo (+14% YoY), 2.67 million TEUs (+14% YoY)
Jan–Jul 2025 Operational Growth
176,000 vessel calls (+6.7%), 289 million tons transported (+5.1%)
2025 Connectivity Breakthrough
This year marks a breakthrough in connectivity: new direct routes link Nanjing to the Middle East, North Africa, and even Saint Petersburg via the Arctic shipping lane—cutting 3,200 nautical miles compared to the Suez Canal.
Global Direct Links
Today, ships sail from Nanjing directly to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Russia, the Middle East, North Africa, and South America.
The message is clear: Nanjing is no longer just a river port—it’s a gateway bridging China with the world.
