Chinese Rizhao port's throughput hit a record high in May

NORTHEAST China's Port of Rizhao port handled 16.4 million tonnes of cargo in May, up 26.9 per cent year on year, hitting a record monthly high, reports Xinhua.

The port's distribution volume by road transport for May reached a record level, rising 58.5 per cent year on year to 8.72 million tonnes, while 3.29 million tonnes of iron ore crossed the docks posting a record high of 52.2 per cent growth.

The port moved 74.1 million tonnes of cargo with a year-on-year growth of 12.7 per cent in the first five months.

(Source: News and Data Online)