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Group 1 - Hubei Province completed a total transportation investment of 104.16 billion yuan in the first half of the year, achieving 51.9% of the annual target, with a year-on-year growth of 1.8% [1] - The province aims for a total transportation investment of 200 billion yuan, striving for 220 billion yuan by the end of the year, focusing on major transportation projects [1] - The Han-Xiang-Gui waterway corridor, approximately 3,200 kilometers long, is a key project that connects multiple provinces and enhances water transport efficiency [2][3] Group 2 - The construction of the Han-Xiang-Gui waterway corridor has received positive responses from various provinces and national departments, emphasizing its importance for regional logistics [2] - Hubei has the lowest logistics costs as a percentage of GDP among the six central provinces, indicating a competitive advantage in transportation [2] - The province is enhancing its strategic position as a key hub in central China, leveraging its geographical advantages for economic development [2] Group 3 - The feasibility study for the Hanjiang Qianpan Mountain to Xinglong section of the waterway has been approved, marking progress in the project [3] - Hubei plans to invest 10 billion yuan in the Hanjiang "three ship locks and one waterway" project this year, aiming to increase port capacity significantly [3] - The province's port container throughput capacity is expected to grow by over 15% annually, reflecting a strong focus on enhancing logistics capabilities [3]