The first TOC held in China attracted the largest attendance yet at a TOC Asia event, with a staggering 50% increase on the year before. For 2009, TOC Asia in Shenzhen saw an increase in attendance of almost 20%, demonstrating that China is currently the ideal choice for TOC Asia.

Although reports vary, China and Asia’s container trades could rebound sooner than expected. China is steadily emerging from recession, and cargo volumes are starting to show progress. In fact, the country’s second tier ports (that is, outside Shanghai and Shenzhen) are reportedly already back to pre-crisis levels.