长假首日琼州海峡客滚运输量创新高

Core Insights - The passenger and vehicle transportation volume across the Qiongzhou Strait reached historical highs during the first day of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with 113,000 passengers and 29,400 vehicles transported, marking increases of 17.4%, 22.0%, and 24.0% year-on-year [1] - The demand for transportation is expected to remain strong throughout the holiday period, with a forecast of 660,000 passengers and 170,000 vehicles to be transported over eight days, representing year-on-year increases of 8% and 10% respectively [1] - The maritime department has implemented a full reservation system for ferry crossings and increased the number of dedicated transport services for new energy vehicles during peak days [1] Transportation Operations - A total of 304 ferry trips were made on the first day of the holiday, with a significant increase in the transportation of new energy vehicles, which saw over 100% growth year-on-year [1] - The maritime authorities coordinated with management departments and shipping companies to create a flexible schedule of 160 to 220 trips during different time slots to meet fluctuating passenger and vehicle demand [1] - During the holiday, 54 passenger and roll-on/roll-off vessels, along with 2 dedicated new energy vehicle transport ships, were deployed to ensure smooth transportation operations [2] Safety and Regulations - Prior to the holiday, a comprehensive safety inspection was conducted on passenger and roll-on/roll-off vessels, covering 421 inspections and identifying over 220 defects to ensure safe operations [2] - The maritime department has advised travelers to stay informed about weather changes, book tickets in advance, and plan their itineraries accordingly [3]