A cargo carrier named Jin Aoset sail on Dec 12 from Yantai Port, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group (SPG), carrying over 20,000 metric tons of refinery equipment, construction materials and heavy equipment destined for Onne Port in Nigeria. This marks a milestone in the general cargo business of Yantai Port, with its annual maritime traffic on the China-Africa general cargo liner service surpassing five million tons for the first time.
As one of the 15 key ports under China's Belt and Road Initiative and China's busiest port in trade connections with African countries, Yantai Port has established a robust network of general cargo services connecting more than 20 African nations, including Guinea, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, and Namibia. These specialized services transport over 200 categories of bulk commodities and consumer goods, ranging from heavy project machinery and construction supplies to agricultural fertilizers. This China-Africa corridor has evolved intoa critical trade lifeline, streamlining the flow of exports to meet surging demand in emerging markets. By bridging these regions, the port fosters deeper economic integration and long-term cooperation.
Beyond Africa, Yantai Port is aggressively expanding its global footprint. In 2025, it launched four new services serving Cuba, Vietnam, and Tanzania's Tanga Port. With 30 general cargo services now in operation — spanning Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe — the port's total annual general cargo volume is expected to exceed 16 million tons. This expansion cements Yantai Port's status as a top-tier international maritime hub, fostering more efficient, streamlined, and resilient global supply chains.
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来源 | 山东港口