Inchon-China carferry cargoes increase

Cargo volumes in the Inchon-China carferry route increased overall, but other chief routes showed low increases.

According to Inchon Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, cargo volumes in the Inchon-Chinal carferry route were 232,639 TEU, up 15% compared to last year.

By region, in 2004 the Weihai route handled 50,030 TEU, up 2%, Qindao handled 42,445 TEU, up 7%, Tianjin handled 27,357 TEU, up 2%, and Shidao handled 25,697, up 3% compared to last year.

Meanwhile, Dandong recorded 21,105 TEU up 24% compared to last year.

Dalian recorded 17,268 TEU, down 7%.