Rising geopolitical tensions have not dampened container trade growth in 2024,
with 10 of the world’s largest ports reporting combined gains of 7.4% in the
first 6 months of the year.
Chinese ports recorded particularly strong gains, led by Shanghai (up 7.5%),
Ningbo (up 8.4%), Shenzhen (up 14.9%) and Qingdao (9.0%) with Hong Kong the only
main port to record negative figures during the first half.
Los Angeles/Long Beach rebounded with a 14.7% gain with June notably up by
16.8%. Singapore al