Chinese ports race ahead

Last year’s top three ports globally, in terms of berth productivity, were Tianjin, Qingdao and Ningbo. The top three terminals were APM Terminals Yokohama and Tianjin Xingang Sinor, which tied for the number one spot, and Ningbo Beilun Second Terminal.

In the top position, China’s Tianjin averaged 130 moves per hour last year, while APMT Yokohama and Tianjin Xingang Sinor terminals averaged 163 total moves per hour, according to the data.

JOC Port Productivity Data measures gross berth productivity defined as the average number of crane moves per hour, per ship between the vessel’s arrival and departure at the berth.

It’s the first global database to measure the performance of ports and terminals on a like-for-like basis and is provided by container lines representing more than 75% of global deployed capacity, according to Alphaliner data.

Now, JOC Group is launching the Port Productivity Subscription Report, a customised, twice-yearly report prepared for ports and terminals and produced in co-operation with London-based experts Ocean Shipping Consultants.

It will provide ports and terminals with a detailed assessment of their competitive position in their local and regional market.