China Leads Key Nodes Across Global Shipbuilding, Ownership and Trade
China dominates shipbuilding and fleet value while ranking among the world’s largest fleet owners by capacity and scale.
China’s Ports Reached Record Throughput in 2025 as Freight and Container Volumes Hit New Highs
China handled 18.3 billion tonnes of port freight in 2025, including 5.7 billion tonnes of foreign trade cargo.