The cargo and container throughput at ports of Jiangsu Port Group increased by 15.99% and 37.19% year-on-year in January, respectively, marking a strong start in 2024.

Zhangjiagang Port welcomed the arrival of another cape-size bulk carrier that is 300 meters long on January 7, indicating a frequent berthing of such massive vessels at the port.

On January 15, the bulk carrier Alpha Discovery, which boasts a length of 229 meters and a draught of 11.6 meters, successfully berthed at the Xinshengwei terminal of Nanjing Port, setting a new record for the port and reflecting its great potential as a comprehensive transport hub.