China's maritime industry is making waves globally, with a senior shipping executive revealing the country now operates the world's largest maritime fleet and top-tier port network. 🌍📈
Ni Di, a National People's Congress deputy and 28-year shipping veteran, shared groundbreaking stats this week:
🇨🇳 Handles 95% of China's import/export cargo via sea routes
📦 Accounts for nearly 1/3 of global maritime shipping volume
⚓️ 2M+ registered seafarers (970k on international routes)
💡 Pro tip: Shanghai Port has been world #1 in container throughput for 16 straight years – including 2025!
From Peru's Chancay Port to BRI partner nations, China's shipping web now connects 100+ countries. 🗺️ Ni emphasized this network is key to transforming China from a 'shipping giant' to a 'shipping superpower.'
Young professionals take note: With over 30 countries visited in his career, Ni's journey shows how maritime careers can become global adventures. 🌊✈️
