Cargo News Asia reported that Chinese Qinhuangdao Port's cargo throughput has totaled 245 million tonnes in 2007 up by 21.7% YoY. Out of the total, coal and bulk goods throughput capacity were 193 million tonnes and 14.8 million tonnes respectively.

Although 2 wagon tippers at the port suspended operations and carried out reconstruction projects, Qinhuangdao Port's coal throughput hit 214 million tonnes in 2007, becoming the first port in the world with coal throughput exceeding 200 million tonnes.

In addition, the bulk goods throughput stood at 24.08 million tonnes, while the container throughput hit 300,000 TEUs up by 50% YoY.