Taixing Port Company, a subsidiary of China Railway Port Bureau Group, has become a crucial hub for iron ore, coal, and building materials in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Over the past five years, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the port has achieved a remarkable cumulative throughput of nearly 100 million metric tons.
Taixing Port. [Photo/WeChat account: txfabu]
In recent days, a 10,000-ton cargo ship from Australia completed unloading 78,000 tons of iron ore at Taixing Port in just 37 hours, thanks to optimized operational procedures. Since its official opening in 2020, the port has undergone continuous upgrades, transitioning from solely domestic trade to accommodating foreign trade by the end of 2022.
In August 2023, its berth capacity expanded to 100,000 tons, and in May 2024, the port received provincial-level approval for foreign trade operations, marking its transformation from an inland port to an open port.
In 2024, the port handled over 17.88 million tons of cargo, more than four times its first year. Revenue has approached 400 million yuan ($57.54 million), and Taixing Port has adopted smart port initiatives, cutting energy consumption per unit of cargo by 12 percent. Looking ahead, the port aims to become a model modern public port, further supporting national strategies and regional development.