DANDONG port in Liaoning province recorded a 100 million tonnes of cargo volume as of November eight, becoming the third largest port in the province after Dalian and Yingkou full-year volume expected to hit 1.5 million TEU, reports Xinhua.

Dandong is the northernmost international deep water port in China, a gateway in northern eastern China, Dandong port provides the shortest access to sea for goods in the region, serving more than 30 million people in 13 cities.

The port's cargo throughput in 2012 reached 96.06 million tonnes and container 1.25 million TEU. The throughput for this year is expected to hit 120 million tonnes.

At present, the port cooperates closely with national mega grain logistics enterprises such as China Grain Reserves Corporation and COFCO Group to build modern large grain transshipment base.

Also, the port will team up with Dalian Port Corporation and China Railway Tielong Group to commence special container transport service to set up container hinterland logistics system.