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Core Insights - Hubei Province has completed a transportation investment of 104.16 billion yuan in the first half of the year, achieving 51.9% of its 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][2] - The Han-Xiang-Gui inland waterway corridor, approximately 3,200 kilometers long, is a key project that will enhance connectivity between major river systems in China [2][3] Investment and Development Goals - Hubei's transportation investment in the first half of the year ranks third nationally and first in Central China [1] - The province plans to enhance its logistics efficiency through multi-modal transport and digital transformation, aiming to reduce costs and improve quality [1][2] - The Han-Xiang-Gui corridor will facilitate low-cost water transport to coastal ports, benefiting the central and western regions [2] Project Progress and Future Plans - The feasibility study for the Hanjiang Qianpan Mountain to Xinglong section of the waterway has been approved, marking progress in the Han-Xiang-Gui corridor project [3] - Hubei plans to start construction on key projects this year, targeting a fixed asset investment of 10 billion yuan and increasing port throughput capacity by 20 million tons [3]