China sees rapid growth in new-energy, clean-energy vessels

China is accelerating its shift to greener fuels in inland water transport, with more than 1,000 vessels powered by new energy or clean energy now operating nationwide, according to the Ministry of Transport.

June 27, 2025

China expands inland waterway network and port capacity

China has made significant progress in expanding and upgrading its inland waterway network and port infrastructure over the years. By 2024, the number of inland ports with an annual throughput of 100 million metric tons reached 23, 2.3 times the number in 2012, Vice Minister of Transport Fu Xuyin said at a press conference Friday.

June 27, 2025