SYDNEY Ports’ full container imports has pushed total container throughput to a record high of 176,900 TEU for October 2009.
The total container volume has increased by 5.8% from the same period last year with China, the largest trading partner, contributing to 62% of the total container trade growth.
According to Sydney Ports, the strong Australian dollar was the primary driver of the container trade growth.
The export of empty containers however experienced a 9.9% slowdown compared to the same period last year due to the weakness in full container imports and strength of full container exports.
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