China Merchants Group says its subsidiary, Liaoning Port Group Co., Ltd. (Liaoning Port Group), achieved a 3 percent year-on-year increase in cargo throughput for January.
Liaoning Port Group has five major port areas under its jurisdiction, namely Dalian, Yingkou, Dandong, Panjin and Suizhong.
Dalian Container Terminal Co., Ltd leveraged its service brands to enhance operational efficiency. In January, the terminal successfully handled nearly 380 vessel operations, resulting in steady growth in both domestic and international container volumes.
Port of Dalian Bulk&general Cargo Terminals Company adapted its operations to weather conditions, optimizing workflows across multiple points and processes to ensure smooth coal handling. This proactive approach led to a 14 percent year-on-year increase in domestic coal throughput in January.
The Second Branch of Liaoning Port Holdings (Ying Kou) Co., Ltd enhanced management and resolved operational challenges, efficiently handling over 40 coal vessels in January. This resulted in a 17 percent year-on-year growth in throughput.
Dandong Port Coal Ore Terminal Branch strengthened multi-dimensional coordination and optimized production processes to reduce vessel berthing times. In January, the terminal handled over 1.3 million tons of iron ore, setting a new record for the port.
Dandong Port Container Branch maximized resource utilization, ensuring seamless container handling operations despite increased vessel arrivals. The company recorded nearly 45 percent growth in container operations and a significant boost in rail-sea intermodal cargo handling.
Port of Dalian Jifa Logistics Co., Ltd continued refining its sea-rail intermodal service network. The “Shenyang–Dalian” intercity rail service was upgraded from a regular freight train to an express service, cutting transit times from 11 hours to under 9 hours. The company also launched the “Changchun–Dalian Port” sea-rail intermodal service for exporting automotive parts, in collaboration with FAW (Dalian) Trade and Logistics Co., Ltd. and Ocean Network Express Holdings, Ltd. These initiatives increased the volume of premium public trains by 8 percent year-on-year.
Liaoning Shen-Ha & Hongyun Railway Logistics Co.,Ltd, the primary operator of Liaoning Port Group’s container sea-rail intermodal business in Yingkou, deepened strategic partnerships with key clients. By coordinating with terminals, customs, depots and rail operators, the company streamlined its processes to integrate core resources across trunk transport, storage and last-mile delivery. Alongside solidifying traditional cargo operations, it tapped into new growth potential for copper concentrate, achieving a 15.1 percent year-on-year increase in container handling at its depots, thereby ensuring the stability and efficiency of multimodal transport logistics.
(Executive editor: Wang Ruoting)
