Tianjin Port has broad international connection. It has trade relation with more than 500 ports in over 180 countries and regions. Every month there are about 500 scheduled vessels connecting with the main ports in the world. It possesses strong economic radiant power. The hinterland is almost 5 million square kilometers, accounting for 52 percent of total Chinese area. Presently, approximately 70 percent of the cargo throughput and more than 50 percent of the import and export cargo value via the port come from the provinces outside Tianjin.