In 2024, Guangzhou Baiyun International Air Cargo Airport's cargo and mail throughput surpassed 2.38 million tons, ranking ninth globally. The airport launched 18 new international routes and built an efficient logistics network, attracting numerous global logistics giants to settle in. The future looks promising.
Port Nelson Ltd is the primary fishing port and logistics hub in the Nelson Marlborough region of New Zealand, with a cargo throughput of 3.1 million tons and a container throughput of 108,106 TEU in the 2016-2017 fiscal year, including 805 vessel visits. The port is continuously enhancing its infrastructure and services while actively promoting sustainable development.
Colombo Port, located in Sri Lanka, is the largest port in South Asia, with an annual cargo throughput of 30.9 million tons. The port is enhancing its international competitiveness through expansion projects.
In 2025, Osaka Port Company joined IAPH, focusing on efficient port management and services to enhance cargo throughput capacity. The company is committed to promoting sustainable development while establishing a strong brand image.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the Port of Constitución in Argentina, focusing on its geographical location, operating hours, berth facilities, cargo throughput capacity, and services offered. The port is a significant bulk cargo hub along the Parana River, playing a crucial role in the transportation of commodities, particularly grains and iron ore. Its strategic location and efficient operations contribute significantly to Argentina's export capabilities and regional trade.
Kuantan Port, a significant commercial port in Southeast Asia and a key hub in the East Coast Economic Region, features 24 berths and an annual cargo throughput of 26 million tons. Its strategic location and modern development present numerous opportunities for regional economic growth.
This paper delves into the meaning of "TEU" in port container throughput, explaining its role as a measurement unit for "20-foot equivalent unit." TEU is crucial for uniformly measuring the number of containers of different sizes. By using TEU, we can more accurately reflect the port's handling capacity and transportation scale, providing a valuable reference for economic decision-making and contributing to the construction of smart ports. It is an essential metric for understanding port performance and its impact on global trade.
Port-la Nouvelle, located in southern France, handles an annual cargo throughput of 2 million tons, primarily dealing with raw materials and semi-finished products. The port is upgrading its infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels while focusing on energy transition and renewable energy, aiming to become a significant environmental and commercial hub in the Mediterranean region.
As one of the largest cargo transportation centers in the world, the Port of Los Angeles has a unique management model that relies on leasing and service fees rather than city taxes. It plays a crucial role in promoting the local economy, environmental transformation, and international trade, with a throughput of 9.2 million TEUs in 2022, showcasing its strong economic impact.
In recent years, port cities have regarded container transshipment as a key competitive advantage by enhancing economic and geographic conditions as well as both hardware and software facilities to attract transshipment cargo. Ports like Singapore and Hong Kong have become global transshipment hubs due to their unique advantages. The transshipment business not only increases port throughput but also promotes the long-term development of the ports.
