South Korea's cargo volume at seaports declined 2.3 percent to 118 million tons of cargo in February from 121 million tons a year earlier.
Container cargo processed at the seaports dropped 0.9 percent on-year at 2.21 million twenty-foot equivalent units.
The ministry pointed out that added February this year had fewer working days compared with the previous year.
However, processed export-import cargo rose 0.4 percent on-year, rebounding after 14 months of decline.
According to the data compiled by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the growth was due to rising overseas demand for sports utility vehicles and eco-friendly cars, increasing 47 percent to $3.5 billion.


China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 



