Trade Update: Wuhu Port Container Throughput Hits Record — Capacity Impact
Record Throughput Achieved in 2025-2026
Wuhu Port (芜湖港, Wúhú Gǎng), the largest inland river port in the mid-Yangtze region and Anhui Province’s primary gateway for international container trade, has achieved a historic milestone in container throughput during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. According to data released by the Anhui Provincial Department of Transport (安徽省交通运输厅, Ānhuī Shěng Jiāotōng Yùnshū Tīng) and the Wuhu Port Authority, annual container throughput exceeded 1.5 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) for the first time in the port’s history, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 18% compared to 2024 figures.
This record-breaking performance cements Wuhu Port’s position as the leading inland river container port in the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带, Chángjiāng Jīngjì Dài) and places it among the top 25 container ports in China by throughput volume. The achievement reflects both the rapid industrialisation of Anhui Province and the growing sophistication of its logistics infrastructure connecting inland manufacturing hubs to global markets.
Key Data Point: Wuhu Port handled 1.52 million TEUs in 2025, up from 1.29 million TEUs in 2024 (+17.8%). Monthly throughput averaged 126,700 TEUs, with peak months (September-October 2025) exceeding 145,000 TEUs. This growth trajectory aligns with Anhui’s 14.2% year-on-year increase in total goods exports for 2025.
The surge in throughput volume is attributed to several converging factors. First, the continued expansion of Anhui’s advanced manufacturing sectors — particularly new energy vehicles (NEVs), photovoltaic equipment, lithium batteries, and electronics — has generated substantial export demand. Second, the upgrade of Wuhu Port’s container terminal facilities, including the commissioning of Phase III of the Zhu Jia Qiao Container Terminal (朱家桥集装箱码头, Zhū Jiā Qiáo Jízhuāngxiāng Mǎtóu) in early 2025, added significant handling capacity. Third, the deepening integration of Wuhu Port with the Hefei-Wuhu-Nanjing economic corridor has broadened the port’s hinterland reach.
Infrastructure Expansion Driving Capacity Growth
The record throughput at Wuhu Port was enabled by a multi-year infrastructure investment programme that has transformed the port’s physical capacity and operational efficiency. Anhui Provincial Port and Shipping Group (安徽省港航集团, Ānhuī Shěng Gǎngháng Jítuán) invested approximately RMB 4.8 billion (USD 660 million) between 2022 and 2025 in expanding Wuhu Port’s container handling infrastructure, deepening navigation channels, and deploying digital port management systems.
The centrepiece of this investment programme is the Phase III expansion of the Zhu Jia Qiao Container Terminal, which added 600 metres of deep-water berthing capacity, bringing the terminal’s total quay length to 2,100 metres. The expansion includes six new ship-to-shore gantry cranes with a lift capacity of 65 tonnes, capable of servicing 10,000-DWT (deadweight tonnage) vessels — the largest class that can navigate the Yangtze River to Wuhu’s latitude. Annual design capacity at Zhu Jia Qiao Terminal has increased from 800,000 TEUs to 1.4 million TEUs as a result.
Complementing the terminal expansion, the Yangtze River navigation channel between Nanjing and Wuhu has been dredged to a minimum depth of 10.5 metres (from 8.0 metres previously), a project funded jointly by the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部, Jiāotōng Yùnshū Bù) and Anhui Province at a cost of RMB 1.2 billion. This dredging programme, completed in March 2025, allows 10,000-DWT vessels to reach Wuhu Port on a tidal window basis, substantially improving the economics of direct container shipping from Wuhu to overseas destinations without intermediate transshipment at Shanghai or Ningbo.
| Infrastructure Component | Capacity Added | Investment (RMB) | Completion Date | Operational Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhu Jia Qiao Terminal Phase III | 600m quay, 6 STS cranes | 3.2 billion | Q1 2025 | Terminal capacity 800K→1.4M TEUs |
| Channel dredging (Nanjing-Wuhu) | Depth 8.0→10.5m | 1.2 billion | March 2025 | Enables 10,000-DWT vessel access |
| Smart port system (TOS 4.0) | AI scheduling + OCR gate | 280 million | June 2025 | Truck turnaround time reduced by 35% |
| Container yard expansion (west zone) | 80,000 m² stacking area | 160 million | August 2025 | 350,000 TEU additional ground slots |
| Rail-road-water intermodal yard | 10 rail sidings, 5-ha marshalling | 420 million | December 2025 | Rail throughput capacity 200K TEUs/yr |
The deployment of a fourth-generation Terminal Operating System (TOS 4.0) with artificial intelligence-based vessel scheduling, optical character recognition (OCR) gate automation, and real-time yard optimisation has substantially improved berth utilisation rates and reduced truck turnaround times. The Wuhu Port Authority reports that average truck waiting times at the port gate have decreased from 45 minutes to under 12 minutes since the system went live in June 2025, directly benefiting the 3,500+ trucking companies that serve the port daily.
Impact on Anhui’s Export Supply Chain
The record throughput at Wuhu Port has far-reaching implications for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) and export-oriented manufacturers operating in Anhui Province. The expanded capacity directly addresses what was, until recently, a binding constraint on Anhui’s export growth — the limited container handling capacity at its primary inland port, which historically forced exporters to truck containers overland to Shanghai or Ningbo at significantly higher cost.
Exporters based in Hefei (合肥, Héféi), Wuhu (芜湖, Wúhú), Ma’anshan (马鞍山, Mǎ’ānshān), and Tongling (铜陵, Tónglíng) now benefit from more frequent direct sailings from Wuhu Port, with the number of weekly international container services increasing from 18 to 27 since the Phase III terminal expansion. New services added in 2025 include direct routes to Southeast Asian ports (Laem Chabang, Tanjung Pelepas, Ho Chi Minh City), the Middle East (Dubai, Dammam), and East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam), providing Anhui exporters with greater routing flexibility and reduced transit times.
Supply Chain Impact Summary: Exporters shipping through Wuhu Port report average logistics cost savings of 12-18% compared to trucking containers to Shanghai Port (480 km distance). Transit time to major European ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg) is 28-32 days via Wuhu direct calls versus 24-28 days via Shanghai — a modest premium of 3-5 days that is offset by container trucking savings of RMB 2,500-3,500 per container.
The expansion has also catalysed the development of an inland container depot (ICD) network across Anhui Province. Five new ICDs have been established in Hefei, Xuancheng (宣城, Xuānchéng), Chuzhou (滁州, Chúzhōu), Lu’an (六安, Lù’ān), and Fuyang (阜阳, Fǔyáng), enabling exporters to drop off and collect containers locally rather than trucking to Wuhu Port. These ICDs collectively handled 340,000 TEUs in 2025, representing 22% of Wuhu Port’s total throughput and demonstrating the growing decentralisation of Anhui’s container logistics network.
Modal Shift from Shanghai and Ningbo Ports
A significant trend emerging from Wuhu Port’s capacity expansion is the modal shift of Anhui’s container traffic away from downstream coastal ports toward direct shipping from Wuhu. Data from the Anhui Port and Shipping Group indicates that the proportion of Anhui’s containerised exports handled through Wuhu Port has risen from 38% in 2022 to approximately 57% in 2025, with a corresponding decline in overland trucking to Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port (上海洋山深水港, Shànghǎi Yángshān Shēnshuǐ Gǎng) and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港, Níngbō-Zhōushān Gǎng).
This modal shift has been driven by three factors: (1) the expanded direct sailing capacity at Wuhu Port, which reduces the need for feeder services; (2) improvements in Yangtze River navigation that allow larger vessels to call at Wuhu, improving per-container economics; and (3) rising trucking costs and labour shortages in the Yangtze River Delta logistics sector, which have increased the total cost of overland container transport to coastal ports.
Regulatory Note: Foreign traders should be aware that the Customs clearance procedures at Wuhu Port follow the Yangtze River Integrated Clearance Model (长江流域一体化通关模式, Chángjiāng Liúyù Yītǐhuà Tōngguān Móshì), which allows goods to be declared at Wuhu Customs and shipped directly to international destinations without additional inspection at departure ports. However, certain restricted-licence goods (e.g., dual-use items, controlled chemicals) may require additional documentation at Wuhu Port that was previously handled at Shanghai. Consult with a licensed customs broker before booking direct international sailings from Wuhu.
| Port/Route | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Change (22-25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuhu Port (direct) | 38% | 42% | 49% | 57% | +19 pp |
| Shanghai (via truck) | 35% | 32% | 27% | 22% | -13 pp |
| Ningbo-Zhoushan (via truck) | 18% | 17% | 15% | 13% | -5 pp |
| Other ports (Nanjing, etc.) | 9% | 9% | 9% | 8% | -1 pp |
For foreign-invested enterprises (外资企业, wàizī qǐyè) evaluating their Anhui logistics strategy, the modal shift presents both opportunities and considerations. The cost savings from reduced trucking must be weighed against potentially longer overall transit times for time-sensitive goods, and the need to establish relationships with freight forwarders experienced in Yangtze River shipping documentation and procedures.
Challenges Facing Wuhu Port Expansion
Despite the record throughput and infrastructure investments, Wuhu Port faces several structural challenges that could constrain its medium-term growth trajectory and affect the reliability of services for foreign traders.
Low-water season constraints: The Yangtze River between Nanjing and Wuhu experiences significant water level fluctuations during the dry season (November to March), with navigation depths occasionally falling below 8 metres even after dredging. During the severe 2025-2026 winter drought, container vessel draft restrictions were imposed for 47 days, temporarily reducing maximum vessel capacity by 30-40% on affected sailings. Climate projections suggest that these low-water events may become more frequent, potentially undermining the reliability gains from the dredging programme.
Rail connectivity bottlenecks: Although the intermodal rail yard added capacity for 200,000 TEUs annually, the rail link from the port to the national railway network currently passes through the Wuhu-Yuxikou single-track section (芜湖-裕溪口, Wúhú-Yùxīkǒu), which is approaching capacity of 85 trains per day. The Anhui provincial government has approved a RMB 1.8 billion dual-tracking project for this section, but construction is not expected to begin until late 2026, meaning rail capacity constraints will persist through 2027.
Labour and skills gaps: The deployment of TOS 4.0 and automated terminal equipment has created demand for specialised port operations technicians that the local labour market struggles to supply. The port operator reports a 15% vacancy rate for positions requiring digital terminal operation skills, leading to occasional delays during peak throughput periods.
Strategic Recommendations for Foreign Traders
For foreign companies currently exporting from or considering establishing manufacturing operations in Anhui Province, the Wuhu Port throughput record and capacity expansion present actionable considerations:
1. Evaluate direct sailing options: Review current shipping contracts to determine whether direct Wuhu Port sailings can replace overland trucking to coastal ports. Obtain at least three quotes from shipping lines servicing Wuhu — COSCO Shipping Ports, MSC, and Maersk all maintain regular services. Factor in the 3-5 day transit time premium against trucking cost savings of RMB 2,500-3,500 per container.
2. Build seasonal buffers: Given the low-water season risks (November-March), maintain inventory buffer of at least 2-3 weeks for time-sensitive export shipments during this period. Consider maintaining a standby allocation for trucking to Shanghai or Ningbo as a contingency during severe drought years.
3. Use inland container depots: If your factory is located in Hefei, Xuancheng, Chuzhou, Lu’an, or Fuyang, register with the local ICD to reduce drayage costs. ICD fees typically range from RMB 200-400 per container movement versus RMB 800-1,200 for direct trucking to Wuhu Port.
4. Engage Yangtze-experienced logistics partners: Work with freight forwarders who have specific experience with Yangtze River inland port customs clearance and documentation. The Yangtze Integrated Clearance Model has particular requirements for cargo manifest data and transit bond procedures that differ from coastal port procedures.
Quick Takeaway for FIEs: Wuhu Port’s record throughput signals that Anhui’s export infrastructure is maturing rapidly. For foreign investors, this means greater logistics optionality and potentially lower total landed costs compared to coastal manufacturing bases. However, the reliability benefits are conditional on proper seasonal planning and engagement with experienced inland logistics partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current container handling capacity of Wuhu Port after the Phase III expansion?
A: After the Phase III expansion of Zhu Jia Qiao Container Terminal, Wuhu Port’s annual container handling capacity increased from approximately 1.0 million TEUs to 1.6 million TEUs. The actual physical capacity, considering berth utilisation rates and operational efficiencies from the TOS 4.0 system, is estimated at 1.4-1.5 million TEUs per year in practical terms. The 2025 throughput of 1.52 million TEUs nearly reached this practical limit. The port operator has announced plans for a Phase IV expansion at a new site on the northern bank of the Yangtze, potentially adding another 1 million TEUs of capacity by 2029.
Q: How does shipping cost via Wuhu Port compare to trucking to Shanghai or Ningbo?
A: The total logistics cost comparison depends on your factory location and cargo type, but typical per-container savings for manufacturers within 150 km of Wuhu Port range from RMB 2,500 to RMB 3,500 (USD 345-480) per 20-foot container, and RMB 3,800 to RMB 5,200 (USD 525-720) per 40-foot container. These savings are primarily from eliminated overland trucking costs. The ocean freight rates from Wuhu are generally comparable to or slightly higher (5-10%) than from Shanghai for the same destination, reflecting the vessel repositioning costs. Total savings average 12-18% of door-to-port logistics costs for Anhui-based exporters.
Q: Which shipping lines operate direct international services from Wuhu Port?
A: As of mid-2026, the following shipping lines maintain regular direct international container services from Wuhu Port: COSCO Shipping Ports (5 weekly sailings to Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC, 3 weekly sailings to Southeast Asia and Europe), Maersk Line (4 weekly sailings through its Asia network), Evergreen Marine (2 sailings to Southeast Asia), and OOCL (2 sailings to the Middle East and East Africa). Several regional carriers, including SINOTRANS and Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping, provide feeder services connecting Wuhu to major transshipment hubs in Shanghai and Ningbo.
Q: What types of cargo are most commonly exported through Wuhu Port?
A: The dominant export commodities shipped through Wuhu Port reflect Anhui Province’s industrial structure. New energy vehicles (NEVs) and automotive parts, primarily from the Hefei-Wuhu automotive manufacturing corridor (home to NIO, BYD, Chery, and Volkswagen Anhui assembly plants), account for approximately 28% of containerised exports. Photovoltaic panels and solar equipment make up 18%, followed by lithium batteries and energy storage systems (12%), electronics and electrical equipment (10%), steel and metal products (9%), chemicals and petrochemicals (7%), agricultural products and foodstuffs (5%), and machinery and industrial equipment (5%). The remaining 6% comprises miscellaneous manufactured goods, textiles, and furniture.
Q: Are there customs bonded facilities at Wuhu Port for temporary storage of imported materials?
A: Yes, Wuhu Port operates two customs-supervised bonded zones: the Wuhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone (芜湖综合保税区, Wúhú Zōnghé Bǎoshuì Qū), covering 2.17 square kilometres adjacent to the port, and a designated bonded warehouse area within the Zhu Jia Qiao Terminal complex. These facilities allow for duty-deferred storage of imported raw materials and components for up to two years, with no customs duties payable until goods are formally released into domestic circulation. The bonded zones reported utilisation rates of 78% in 2025, with available capacity expanding following the completion of a new 45,000 m² bonded warehouse in October 2025.
Q: How does the Yangtze River Integrated Clearance Model work for foreign traders?
A: The Yangtze River Integrated Clearance Model (长江流域一体化通关模式) allows cargo declared at Wuhu Port Customs to move directly to international destinations without re-inspection at downstream ports. Under this model, exporters submit electronic customs declarations through China’s Single Window system (中国国际贸易单一窗口, Zhōngguó Guójì Màoyì Dānyī Chuāngkǒu), designating Wuhu as both the departure and declaration port. Customs inspection, if required, is conducted at Wuhu Port before the vessel departs. The cargo then transits under customs seal to the departure point (typically Shanghai or directly overseas). This eliminates the historical requirement for dual declarations at both inland and coastal customs offices, reducing documentation processing time by 2-3 business days.
Q: What are the main shipping routes from Wuhu Port to European destinations?
A: Wuhu Port offers both direct and transshipment services to major European ports. COSCO Shipping operates a direct weekly service from Wuhu to Rotterdam (Netherlands) with a transit time of 29-32 days, calling at Ningbo and Shanghai en route before proceeding through the Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal. Maersk offers a transshipment service via Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) connecting to mainline Europe services, with total transit times of 27-31 days to Rotterdam and 29-33 days to Hamburg. MSC provides a direct rotation covering Wuhu → Shanghai → Ningbo → Yantian → Port Klang → Rotterdam, with transit time of approximately 30 days to Rotterdam. For Mediterranean destinations, services typically transit through Port Said (Egypt) with onward feeder connections.
Q: What impact does the winter low-water season have on Wuhu Port operations?
A: The winter low-water season (typically November to March) affects Yangtze River navigation depths between Nanjing and Wuhu. During the severe 2025-2026 winter, draft restrictions were imposed for 47 days, limiting vessels to 8.0 metres draft versus the normal 10.5 metres. This reduced per-vessel container capacity by 30-40%, forcing shipping lines to either reduce slot allocations, split cargo across more sailings, or lighter cargo to smaller feeder vessels. The practical impact on exporters was 1-2 day schedule delays during the most affected periods. The Anhui Port and Shipping Group has initiated a study on supplementary water release from the Three Gorges Dam to mitigate future low-water events, but no timeline has been announced for implementation.
Q: Are there any cargo restrictions or prohibited items for direct shipping from Wuhu Port?
A: Yes, certain cargo categories face additional scrutiny or restriction when shipped through Wuhu Port due to its inland river classification. Dangerous goods (Class 1 explosives, Class 2.3 toxic gases, Class 7 radioactive materials) are prohibited on container vessels transiting the Yangtze River through populated areas. Dual-use items subject to export control (e.g., certain advanced materials, CNC machine tools with military applications) require additional end-user certification from Anhui Provincial Department of Commerce (安徽省商务厅, Ānhuī Shěng Shāngwù Tīng) in addition to standard national export licence requirements. Temperature-controlled cargo (reefers) is generally accepted but shippers should verify that the shipping line’s reefer monitoring system is compatible with Wuhu Port’s terminal infrastructure — a known compatibility issue with one major carrier’s reefer fleet was resolved in March 2026.
Q: How does the Wuhu Port throughput record compare to other major inland river ports in China?
A: Wuhu Port’s 2025 throughput of 1.52 million TEUs places it first among inland river container ports in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, ahead of Nanjing Port (1.38 million TEUs), Wuhan Port (1.25 million TEUs), and Chongqing Port (1.08 million TEUs). Nationally among all river ports, Wuhu ranks second only to Suzhou Port (2.74 million TEUs, a coastal river port in Jiangsu). In the overall national port ranking (including coastal ports), Wuhu ranks 24th by container throughput. The growth rate of 17.8% ranks among the top five fastest-growing container ports in China in 2025, reflecting Anhui’s manufacturing export boom and the success of the province’s port infrastructure investment strategy.
Q: What digital tools does Wuhu Port offer to help foreign traders track shipments and manage documentation?
A: Wuhu Port operates a digital port community platform called “Smart Wuhu Port” (智慧芜湖港, Zhìhuì Wúhú Gǎng), accessible via web portal and WeChat mini-program, that provides real-time container tracking, berth schedule information, gate appointment booking, and electronic documentation submission. The platform processed 94% of port transactions electronically in 2025, including customs declaration forwarding, container release orders, and electronic data interchange (EDI) messages with shipping lines. Key features for foreign traders include automated arrival notifications (SMS/WeChat), API-based integration for ERP/logistics management systems, and a digital twin of the container yard for pre-arrival planning. The platform supports English-language interfaces for international users, though the documentation submission functions operate primarily in Chinese.
Q: What are the trucking distances and costs from major Anhui industrial cities to Wuhu Port?
A: Representative trucking distances and costs from major Anhui manufacturing hubs to Wuhu Port: Hefei — 140 km, approximately RMB 1,800-2,200 per 20-foot container or RMB 2,400-3,000 per 40-foot container; Wuhu city centre — 15-25 km, RMB 400-700 per container; Ma’anshan — 70 km, RMB 1,200-1,600; Tongling — 90 km, RMB 1,400-1,800; Xuancheng — 80 km, RMB 1,300-1,700; Chuzhou — 210 km, RMB 2,400-3,000; Lu’an — 280 km, RMB 2,800-3,500; Fuyang — 380 km, RMB 3,500-4,200; Huangshan — 320 km, RMB 3,200-3,900. These rates include diesel surcharges and highway tolls but exclude container detention charges at origin points. Rates may vary by up to 20% depending on season and truck availability.
Q: What warehouse and warehousing services are available near Wuhu Port?
A: The Wuhu Port economic zone offers approximately 620,000 square metres of warehousing space across 15 logistics parks and bonded facilities within a 10 km radius of the port. Key facilities include the Wuhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone Warehousing Park (85,000 m², temperature-controlled and general storage), the Zhu Jia Qiao Logistics Distribution Centre (120,000 m², cross-docking and value-added services), and the Wuhu Port International Container Service Centre (32,000 m², empty container depot and repair services). Major third-party logistics (3PL) providers with warehousing presence in the port area include SINOTRANS Anhui, Kerry Logistics, CJ Logistics, and SF Supply Chain. Warehouse rental rates in the Wuhu Port area range from RMB 22-35 per square metre per month for general warehousing, significantly lower than Shanghai’s Pudong area (RMB 45-70 per square metre per month).
Q: How does Wuhu Port’s empty container repositioning service work for exporters?
A: Wuhu Port operates an empty container depot with 32,000 TEU ground slots managed by six major shipping lines (COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Evergreen, OOCL, ONE). Exporters can pre-book empty container pick-up through the Smart Wuhu digital platform, typically with 24-hour advance notice. Standard empty pick-up hours are 08:00-20:00 Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and holiday service available at a 30% surcharge. The depot maintains a pool of approximately 4,500 empty containers on-site, with daily replenishment from the port’s rail and barge networks. During peak season (August-October) in 2025, empty container availability was constrained for 18 days, with wait times of up to 48 hours for certain container types (particularly 40-foot high-cube). Exporters are advised to maintain relationships with at least two shipping lines to mitigate empty-container availability risks.
Q: What incentives does Anhui Province offer for exporters who route cargo through Wuhu Port?
A: The Anhui Provincial Department of Commerce administers a port throughput incentive programme under the “Anhui Province Open Economy Development Support Policy” (安徽省开放型经济发展支持政策, Ānhuī Shěng Kāifàngxíng Jīngjì Fāzhǎn Zhīchí Zhèngcè). Eligible exporters shipping through Wuhu Port may qualify for: (1) RMB 100-200 per TEU subsidy for incremental container volume above the previous year’s baseline; (2) annual logistics cost rebates of up to RMB 500,000 for enterprises shipping more than 5,000 TEUs through Wuhu Port; (3) reduced terminal handling charges (THC) of 5-10% for enterprises signing long-term volume agreements (12+ months) with Wuhu Port operator. These incentives are reviewed annually and applications must be submitted through the local Municipal Commerce Bureau (商务局, Shāngwù Jú) by March 31st for the preceding year’s volume. Foreign-invested enterprises are equally eligible for all incentive categories.
Q: How does Wuhu Port compare to alternative river ports in Anhui for container shipping?
A: Anhui Province has three other river ports capable of international container handling: Ma’anshan Port (马鞍山港, Mǎ’ānshān Gǎng) — 380,000 TEUs in 2025, primarily serving the Ma’anshan steel industry cluster; Tongling Port (铜陵港, Tónglíng Gǎng) — 210,000 TEUs, focusing on copper and chemical exports; and Anqing Port (安庆港, Ānqìng Gǎng) — 175,000 TEUs, serving petrochemical and agricultural exports. Wuhu Port handles 62% of Anhui’s total container throughput and offers the most international sailing options (27 weekly services versus 8-12 at secondary ports). For exporters located in southern Anhui (Huangshan, Chizhou), Anqing Port may be more cost-effective despite its smaller capacity. For most other Anhui-based exporters, Wuhu Port provides the optimal balance of service frequency, capacity, and total logistics cost.
Conclusion
Wuhu Port’s record container throughput of 1.52 million TEUs in 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Anhui Province’s trade infrastructure. The capacity expansion, driven by RMB 4.8 billion in investment and operational improvements, has transformed Wuhu Port from a regional inland gateway into a nationally significant container port capable of supporting direct international trade for Anhui’s rapidly growing export-oriented industrial base. For foreign traders and investors evaluating Anhui as a manufacturing and export base, the port’s enhanced capacity and service frequency reduce one of the historical headwinds — logistics cost and complexity — that previously favoured coastal provinces. Combined with the provincial port throughput incentive programme and expanding inland container depot network, Wuhu Port’s maturation significantly strengthens the case for establishing or expanding operations in Anhui Province. For further information, contact the Anhui Provincial Department of Commerce (安徽省商务厅, Ānhuī Shěng Shāngwù Tīng) at +86-551-6354-0200 or visit en.ah.gov.cn.
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