The forecast for the number of berths for nonproductive use in Yingkou Port shows stability from 2024 to 2026, with seven berths each year. An increase occurs in 2027, maintaining eight berths through 2028. The base value for these forecasts in 2023 was seven berths. This projection implies no change in the number of berths from 2024 to 2026, followed by a 14.3% increase in 2027, remaining stable thereafter with a 0% growth rate in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period stands at approximately 2.7%.
Future trends to monitor include strategic port expansions, regulatory changes affecting port operations, and external economic conditions that may influence cargo volumes, prompting further adjustments in berth capacity. Enhanced automation and increased shipping efficiency may also impact berth utilization. Economic policies in China could greatly influence Yingkou Port's infrastructure investment plans.