Container exports from Asia to Europe reached 1.88 million TEUs in January. This marks a new monthly record and a 6% year-on-year increase. It is the third consecutive month of growth, according to the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) citing U.K. Container Trades Statistics (CTS).
By Origin:
- China & Hong Kong: 1.53 million TEUs, up 5.8%
- Other Northeast Asia: 128,577 TEUs, up 3.4%
- Southeast Asia: 221,753 TEUs, up 8.8%.
By Destination:
- North Europe: 1.14 million TEUs, up 3.6%
- Western Mediterranean: 362,180 TEUs, up 10.2%
- Eastern Mediterranean: 370,389 TEUs, up 9.8%.
Imports from Europe to Asia fell 7.8% to 421,619 TEUs, marking two consecutive months of decline.
By Origin:
- North Europe: 279,426 TEUs, down 8.8%
- Western Mediterranean: 64,179 TEUs, down 15.4%
- Eastern Mediterranean: 78,014 TEUs, up 3.9%.
By Destination:
- China: 207,893 TEUs, down 3.9%
- Other Northeast Asia: 87,653 TEUs, down 8.9%
- Southeast Asia: 126,071 TEUs, down 13%.
