Kicking off 2026 at full throttle, Qingdao Port, a key gateway for China's foreign trade, showcases the country's economic resilience and efficiency through cutting-edge innovations. Fueled by automation, digital customs clearance, a dense global shipping network, and AI-driven services, the port handled over 700 million tonnes of cargo last year. Qingdao Port now operates more than 230 shipping routes spanning over 700 ports in more than 180 countries, racing out of the blocks to power global trade in the new year.