The Cargo Throughput of Chinese Ports

The Cargo Throughput of Chinese Ports

YANTAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Piloting, towing, loading and unloading operations are orderly at Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China on October 1, 2025.

Illustration - Orleans

Illustration - Orleans

FRANCE, LOIRET (45), ORLEANS, LOIRE FESTIVAL 2023, FLIGHT ON SATURDAY 23 AFTERNOON OF AN ULTRALIGHT TOWING A BANNER PROCLAIMING THE DISMISSAL OF FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON. THE PILOT IS FAR-RIGHT ACTIVIST DAVID VAN HEMELRYCK Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Orleans

Illustration - Orleans

FRANCE, LOIRET (45), ORLEANS, LOIRE FESTIVAL 2023, FLIGHT ON SATURDAY 23 AFTERNOON OF AN ULTRALIGHT TOWING A BANNER PROCLAIMING THE DISMISSAL OF FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON. THE PILOT IS FAR-RIGHT ACTIVIST DAVID VAN HEMELRYCK Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Protester towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Protester towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Protester towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Demonstrators towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Demonstrators towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Demonstrators towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Demonstrators towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Bloquons-tout At Albi - France

Protester towing during a roundabout blockade for the "Block Everything" operation in Albi, France on september 10, 2025. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

Large Floating Natural Gas Production Unit Scarabeo 5

The large-scale floating natural gas production facility "Scarabeo 5" built by a Chinese shipping company for an Italian company departed from CIMC Raffles Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong, China on September 1, 2025, under the towing of a tugboat.

UK: Tractor Crashes Into Homes in Chester After Colliding With Another Vehicle

A tractor towing a a trailer crashed into homes in Chester, northwest England on Tuesday morning, April 1. The incident occurred on Vicars Cross Road (A51) when the tractor collided with a Mercedes and then crashed into the homes. No serious injuries have been reported, but the drivers of both vehicles were taken to a hospital.

Displaced Palestinians Cross the Netzarim Corridor - Gaza

Displaced Palestinians Cross the Netzarim Corridor - Gaza

A car towing a trailer moves through muddy roads in Gaza City on February 10, 2025. The Israeli army’s withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor has allowed limited access between the northern and southern Gaza Strip. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Disaster Areas Of Altadena After The Passage Of Eaton Fire - LA

Disaster Areas Of Altadena After The Passage Of Eaton Fire - LA

A tow truck towing two burned cars after the Eaton Fire passed through. Disaster areas in the city of Pasadena and Altadena after the passage of the Eaton fire to the northeast of Los Angeles which started on tuesday 07 january, January 16, 2025 in Los Angeles. Photo by Christophe Michel / ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

US: Extreme Wave Pounds Pacific Coast, Surfers Chase Massive Swells

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. This video captures a jet ski towing a surfer chasing big waves in Santa Cruz.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

Ultra Large Container Cargo Ships Yangtze River Towing Operation

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 13, 2024 - The container ship "MSC ELENOIRE" leaves its berth and enters the Yangtze River while being towed by several Marine patrol boats and tugs in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 13, 2024.

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tugboats towing China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tugboats towing China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

Türkiye detains 2 in border province on suspicion of drug trafficking

STORY: Türkiye detains 2 in border province on suspicion of drug trafficking SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the searching of the truck with a detector dog in Edirne, Türkiye 2. various of drug pills seized in the operation being displayed at the police headquarters in Edirne, Türkiye 3. various of suspects arrested STORYLINE: Turkish police on Sunday seized 58.2 kg of synthetic drug pills and detained two suspects in the northwestern border province of Edirne, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. The anti-narcotics and anti-smuggling teams carried out an operation against two trucks entering Türkiye through the Kapikule border crossing with Bulgaria, Anadolu reported, adding the drugs were found concealed in the towing section of the trucks. Official procedures for the suspects are currently underway at the police station, it noted, without providing further details. Turkish security authorities re

CHINA-HUNAN-ZHUZHOU-ELECTRIC SHUNTING LOCOMOTIVE-ROLLING OFF (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-ZHUZHOU-ELECTRIC SHUNTING LOCOMOTIVE-ROLLING OFF (CN)

(231116) -- ZHUZHOU, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. performs a routine check inside a locomotive in Zhuzhou, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 16, 2023. China's first newly-built high-power electric shunting locomotive of China rolled off the production line here on Thursday. With a maximum towing power of 1,500 kW, this locomotive is designed for industrial users in sectors such as metallurgy, harbor operation, electricity, petrochemical, and mining. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)