Qingdao Port's Rail-Sea Intermodal Volume Exceeds 1.5 Million TEUs in H1 2025

Key Highlights

1. Record-Breaking Volume & Network Expansion

• Rail-sea intermodal volume: 1.503M TEUs (H1 2025), up 15.1% YoY – #1 among Chinese coastal ports.

• New inland ports added: 3 (Fuyang/Anhui, Shaji/Hebei, Lankao/Henan), totaling 54.

• Rail routes: 86 lines (71 serving Yellow River basin provinces), including:

• Solar product dedicated line: Digital tracking cuts logistics costs (empty containers pre-allocated 48h ahead).

• China-Europe/Asia routes: 8 lines after July 1 adjustments (e.g., Jiaozhou–Mohan Express).

2. Infrastructure Upgrades

• 2025 rail projects:

• Dongjiakou–Wulian Railway

• Qianwan Port North Shore Line expansion

• Dongjiakou Central Line

• Post-completion, capacity will surge.

• Huangdao Station (Jinan Railway Bureau): Optimized operations enable solar export breakthroughs.

3. Cross-Border & Regional Synergies

• Shanxi coal/logistics hub:

• “Zhongding Logistics Park–Qingdao Port” route now scheduled monthly (2K+ TEUs/month).

• Links Taiyuan manufacturing to global markets.

• Yellow River basin focus: 71 routes cover 9 provinces, securing stable cargo flow.