Ningbo Port (601018) February Container Throughput Grows 28.42 Percent Year-on-Year

```html

　　Recently, Ningbo Port disclosed a notice on the main production data for February 2026, indicating that the company's container and cargo throughput are expected to increase year-on-year. Among them, container throughput is expected to grow by 28.42% year-on-year.

　　In recent years, Ningbo Port has consistently adhered to a business model centered on terminal operations, focusing on the development of port logistics and capital operations. It has worked to expand, optimize, and strengthen its core port and shipping business while actively innovating and expanding its operations to drive high-quality sustainable development.

　　In terms of performance, Ningbo Port has maintained its previous growth trend. According to the performance report, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies (hereinafter referred to as "net profit attributable to shareholders") of 5.168 billion yuan in 2025, surpassing the 5 billion yuan mark for the first time.

　　Year-on-year growth in container and cargo throughput

　　According to the announcement, in February 2026, Ningbo Port is expected to achieve a container throughput of 4.32 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 28.42%; and a cargo throughput of 95 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 18.35%.

　　In January 2026, Ningbo Port was expected to achieve a container throughput of 5.03 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 9.5%; and a cargo throughput of 112 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%.

　　In summary, for January to February 2026, Ningbo Port is expected to achieve a container throughput of 9.35 million TEUs, an increase of approximately 17.76% compared to 7.94 million TEUs in the same period of 2025; and a cargo throughput of 207 million tons, an increase of approximately 10.74% compared to 186.93 million tons in the same period of 2025.

　　According to its official website, Ningbo Port was renamed and established on September 28, 2016, after the original Ningbo Port Co., Ltd. acquired Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd. As the main operator of coastal ports in Zhejiang Province, the company is primarily responsible for the operation and management of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, Wenzhou Port, Jiaxing Port, Taizhou Port, and Yiwu Inland Port. Its business scope mainly includes container, iron ore, crude oil, coal, liquid cargo, and general cargo handling, as well as providing tugboat berthing assistance, terminal leasing, ship agency, and comprehensive port-related logistics services.

　　In 2025, facing intense market competition, Ningbo Port focused on its annual production and operational goals and tasks, overcoming challenges and striving forward. Port production achieved continuous, stable, and healthy development, with an estimated annual cargo throughput of 1.216 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%; and an estimated container throughput of 52.96 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%, playing a leading role in helping Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (port area) surpass 40 million TEUs in annual container throughput for the first time.

　　Not only Ningbo Port, but several other domestic listed port companies have also reported good news, showcasing the strong vitality of the port economy. On the evening of March 3, Shanghai International Port Group announced that in February 2026, the company is expected to achieve a container throughput of 4.351 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 11.5%; and a cargo throughput of 44.128 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%. On the same evening, Guangzhou Port announced that in January-February 2026, the company is expected to achieve a container throughput of 4.329 million TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%, and a cargo throughput of 93.734 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%.

　　Record-breaking performance in 2025

　　While port production steadily progresses, Ningbo Port's operational performance continues to reach new heights.

　　The 2025 performance report shows that Ningbo Port achieved a total operating revenue of 31.059 billion yuan for the year, a year-on-year increase of 7.55%; an estimated net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.168 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.61%; and an estimated net profit attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring gains and losses (hereinafter referred to as "net profit excluding non-recurring items") of 4.215 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.66%.

　　In 2023 and 2024, Ningbo Port's net profit attributable to shareholders also maintained year-on-year growth, and with the 2025 results, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders has grown for three consecutive years.

　　It is worth noting that the operating revenue of 31.059 billion yuan and the net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.168 billion yuan set new historical records for Ningbo Port. This marks the first time the company's annual revenue exceeded 30 billion yuan and its net profit attributable to shareholders surpassed 5 billion yuan.

　　According to the announcement, in 2025, Ningbo Port acquired 90% equity in Zhejiang Seaport Inland Shipping Co., Ltd. (formerly Zhejiang Seaport Inland Logistics Co., Ltd.) from Zhejiang Seaport Inland Port Development Co., Ltd., and 100% equity in Zhoushan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone Terminal Co., Ltd. from Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group Co., Ltd.

　　As of the end of 2025, Ningbo Port's total assets had grown to 123.629 billion yuan, and the shareholders' equity attributable to listed company shareholders had grown to 80.75 billion yuan.

　　According to Ningbo Port, the layout of shipping routes has been continuously optimized, with Ningbo-Zhoushan Port now offering 309 container shipping routes. The company utilizes multiple transportation modes, including waterways, highways, and railways, leveraging its advantageous location and comprehensive water-land transportation conditions. It has enhanced its intermodal transportation network and strengthened its port and shipping logistics system layout, vigorously developing multimodal transport and end-to-end logistics. With a well-developed water-land transportation system, multiple highways and railways directly connect to the port area, and the waterway transfer system is advanced. The port's influence has significantly expanded, with its hinterland extending further into central and western regions, providing customers with convenient, efficient, and diverse high-quality transportation services.

　　In terms of port infrastructure, since 2025, the company has accelerated the construction of key projects such as the Meishan Port infrastructure, liquid chemical berths 24-26 in the Zhenhai Port area, the first phase of Zhoushan Fodu, the second phase of Taizhou Damaiyu Port area, and the renovation of the Beilunshan multipurpose terminal. It has also completed high-quality projects such as the Suixi container handling station of the Jinyong Railway and the second phase of the Meishan Ro-Ro terminal. Additionally, the Jiaxing Port Dushan Port area’s No. II inland port basin and projects B21B22 and B25B26 have been fully completed and put into trial operation.

　　In terms of overseas market expansion, in the first three quarters of 2025, the company established subsidiaries in Singapore and Japan, increased the registered capital of several companies, and continued to enhance its global market influence.

　　In addition, Ningbo Port has achieved remarkable results in its smart and green transformation, with Taicang Wugang Terminal Co., Ltd. becoming the first "five-star green port" among national iron ore terminals.

　　From 2022 to the first three quarters of 2025, Ningbo Port's R&D expenses were 195 million yuan, 259 million yuan, 403 million yuan, and 249 million yuan, respectively, showing an upward trend year by year.

　　With a steadily improving foundation, Ningbo Port has also increased its shareholder returns. Since its listing in 2010, the company has distributed a total of approximately 18.8 billion yuan in cash dividends to shareholders, including 2.1 billion yuan in cash dividends for 2024, the highest since its listing. Continuing its tradition of high dividends, the company distributed 584 million yuan in cash dividends in mid-2025.