Jan 1 The automated container terminal at Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group (SPG) achieved an average single-crane productivity of 60.9 TEUs per hour during a loading task by the container vessel OOCL Australia. 

Feb 15 SPG held a ceremony marking the operation and commencement of SPG's world-class marine port cluster construction projects in Qingdao and announced a total of 29 key projects with a total investment of 93.4 billion yuan ($12.89 billion).

Feb 17 SPG held a ceremony marking the operation and commencement of SPG's world-class marine port cluster construction projects in Yantai and announced 31 key projects worth 75.72 billion yuan.

Feb 25 SPG announced the official start of operations or construction on a number of world-class marine port cluster projects in Rizhao, with a total investment of 61.6 billion yuan.

Feb 26 SPG announced the official start of operations or construction on a number of world-class marine port cluster projects in Weifang, with a total investment of 40 billion yuan.

March 1 The cruise ship Europa 2 docked at the Qingdao international cruise home port, marking the beginning of the 2025 cruise tourism season in Qingdao.

March 20 SPG convened two significant conferences in Shanghai on the high-quality development of the pulp supply chain and container industry.

April 6 Adora Magic City, China's first domestically made large cruise ship, embarked on its maiden voyage from Qingdao International Cruise Terminal.

April 10-16 A delegation led by SPG Chairman Huo Gaoyuan visited Greece and Italy, focusing on the development of overseas supply chain systems and the establishment of international logistics corridors.

May 15 SPG held a customer seminar in Athens, Greece.

May 15 Qingdao Port and Kuryk Port in Kazakhstan signed a sister port agreement in Astana.

May 20 SPG established two inland ports in Heze and Henan. To date, SPG has launched 54 inland ports and opened 104 freight train services.

May 29 SPG and Chery Holding Group inked a strategic cooperation agreement.

June 14 SPG witnessed the implementation of the first bunkering operation of biofuel oil for international vessels among northern Chinese ports. This is an important move by SPG and China Marine Bunker Company in implementing the country's "dual-carbon" strategy.

June 20 The Shandong Port Group Global Supply Chain Partners Conference kicked off in Qingdao. The event was co-hosted by the Department of Commerce of Shandong, Shandong Transportation Department, Qingdao Municipal People's Government and SPG.

July 16 The third China International Supply Chain Expo kicked off in Beijing. As the only exhibiting enterprise among national coastal ports, SPG made its third consecutive appearance at the expo, showcasing its development achievements to the world.