Group 1: Qingdao's Transportation Planning - Qingdao's government has approved the "Qingdao Comprehensive Transportation System Planning (2021-2035)" aiming to establish the city as an international transportation hub [3] - The planning includes the development of key transportation infrastructures such as ports, airports, railways, highways, urban roads, and urban rail transit to enhance Qingdao's role in global logistics [3][4] - The port development focuses on creating an international hub seaport and optimizing the functional layout of the "One Port, Six Areas" to support Qingdao's international shipping center [3][4] Group 2: International Shipping Center Development - Since 2024, the construction of an international shipping center has become a key focus for Qingdao, with a high-level working group established to oversee the initiative [5] - The "Qingdao International Shipping Center Construction Three-Year Action Plan (2024-2026)" aims to achieve initial results by 2026 and establish a world-class shipping center by 2035 [5] - The development strategy emphasizes not only physical infrastructure but also the necessary financial, trade, and information services to support the shipping industry [5][6] Group 3: Qingdao Port's Performance - Qingdao Port is recognized as one of the 11 international hub seaports in China, handling significant volumes of foreign trade, including being the largest crude oil unloading port in northern China [4] - In 2024, Qingdao Port is projected to handle 710 million tons of cargo and 30.87 million TEUs, ranking 4th and 5th globally, respectively [4]
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Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-09 16:01