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Container volumes at China’s ports are expected to grow 6% annually until 2030, according to a recent report by the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI).

2030 China Shipping Development Outlook makes several predictions regarding Chinese port development, automation, sustainability and the potential emergence of four ‘super’ hub ports.

“Container throughput at Chinese ports will reach 505m teu in 2030, with an average annual growth rate of about 6%, which is ensured by the fast increase of container shipping along both the coast ...