Guangzhou Port H1 Revenue Falls 4.99%, Net Profit Edges Up 0.76%
Guangzhou Port reported first-half 2026 revenue of RMB 6.564 billion, down 4.99% year on year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 0.76% to RMB 556 million. Cargo throughput reached 294 million tonnes, up 2.5%, and container throughput grew 3.9% to 13.923 million TEUs. The port plans nearly RMB 15 billion in investments during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Guangzhou Port recorded operating revenue of RMB 6.564 billion in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year decrease of 4.99%. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 556 million, up 0.76% from a year earlier. During the period, cargo throughput totaled 294 million tonnes, and container throughput reached 13.923 million TEUs, representing increases of 2.5% and 3.9%, respectively.
Foreign trade container throughput rose 13.5% year on year to 7.826 million TEUs, with four new foreign trade liner routes added. Routes serving Southeast Asia, Africa, the India-Pakistan region, and Australia-New Zealand contributed to the growth. Other cargo segments also expanded: coal throughput increased 8.8%, foreign trade finished vehicles rose 45.8%, foreign trade grain grew 33.4%, and foreign trade steel and equipment volumes climbed 57.1%. Container sea-rail intermodal throughput advanced 15.9%.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Guangzhou Port plans to invest nearly RMB 15 billion to advance key projects, including the Nansha Port Area international general cargo terminal and the fifth-phase project of the Nansha Port Area. The port will also carry out digital and intelligent upgrades of traditional container terminals, as well as safety and process improvements for general and breakbulk cargo terminals.
In financing, Guangzhou Port issued RMB 2 billion in corporate bonds in 2026 to refinance maturing or existing debt. The significantly lower interest rates are expected to improve the debt structure and reduce financing costs.