China's Silk Road Maritime network, a cornerstone of the Belt and Road Initiative, has smashed records by shipping over 26 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo since its launch. 🚀 The network is now a global trade powerhouse, connecting ports from Southeast Asia to Europe.
New 2025 data reveals explosive growth: container throughput surged 9.11% year-over-year to 5.4 million TEUs, while bulk cargo shipments jumped 26.4% to 12.27 million tonnes. 💹 With routes expanding from 16 to 148 international lines, the network now links 150 ports across 48 countries and regions—think Jakarta to Rotterdam via high-efficiency hubs. 🌏
"This isn't just about shipping containers—it's about building economic bridges," said a spokesperson from the Chinese mainland's transport authority. The network's success is boosting supply chain resilience for tech, manufacturing, and energy sectors worldwide. 🔌⚡
