In the first quarter, Guangzhou Port Group expanded its market externally, strengthened its services internally, placed equal emphasis on epidemic prevention and control as well as production and operation, and maintained a good production and operation situation. From January to March, its cargo throughput reached 129 million tons, and its container throughput reached 5.255 million TEUs, which increased by 8.2% and 18.8% respectively compared to the same period last year, achieving a good start in the first quarter.

Good development momentum of the foreign trade business

In the first quarter, there was a net increase of 10 foreign trade liner routes. As of the end of March, the total number of foreign trade routes reached 130, of which 124 were in Nansha Port Area. Foreign trade containers, foreign trade coal, foreign trade commodity vehicles, and foreign trade grain achieved good growth compared to the same period last year, and the structure of the cargo sources was further optimized.

Further improved logistics network

In the first quarter, a new “shuttle bus” branch line was added. As of the end of March, the Group had 71 “shuttle bus” branch lines; the sea-rail intermodal transportation saw a year-on-year increase of 55.3%. As of the end of March, 28 container sea-rail intermodal transportation lines had been launched, and 30 inland ports and offices have been established. It has also established Guangzhou Port Railway International Logistics Co., Ltd. in cooperation with China Railway Guangzhou Group to further strengthen the marketing of railway cargo sources.

Promotion of convenient customs clearance

The new customs clearance model of “Integrated Customs Clearance in Bay Area” is vigorously promoted, and new businesses such as “Domestic and Foreign Trade Cargoes on the Same Ship” and “Tax Rebate at Departure Port” are launched. At present, “Integrated Customs Clearance in Bay Area” has covered 10 inland river barge terminals.

Steady progress of the construction of key projects

In the first quarter, the accumulated investment in 18 provincial and municipal key projects undertaken by the Group reached RMB 1.511 billion, with the investment completion rate reaching 27.8%, and the progress exceeding the schedule by 2.8%. All the supporting equipment for Phase I of the semi-automated storage yard of Nansha Phase III Project arrived at the port for commissioning and was accepted, and the 4 new STS cranes also arrived at the port. The construction of some berths of the Nansha Phase IV Project was completed, and the first ship carrying equipment arrived at the port and unloaded. The permanent power supply expansion supporting project of the Nansha Phase IV Project passed the inspection and acceptance, the switching-on for power consumption was successful, and the automated handling system officially entered the commissioning phase; the construction of the main hydraulic structure of the near-sea terminal project was basically completed; the project construction and operation management department was set up for the project of the new Huangsha Aquatic Products Market, and the construction of the supporting wall of the Phase I Project was completed.

Highlights of diversified services

In the first quarter, new subscriptions, online signing and other data of Phases I and II of Port and Shipping Service Center set new highs since 2020. The total operating income of Huangsha Aquatic Products Market increased by 164.04% compared to the same period last year, the overall production and operation situation was stable and progressing, and the normalized epidemic prevention and control work was strictly implemented to ensure the safety of daily food supplies. Haigang Business Travel made use of holidays and special festivals to customize Pearl River tour theme activities, and steadily promoted the business of “Attractive Guangzhou ž Teahouse above Water”. In the first quarter, it received 162,100 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 152.9%. (Liu Wen and Lin Shuming)