青春华章 | 水运江苏 向智向新

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu province, with its unique geographical advantages, is leveraging technological innovations in its port operations to enhance efficiency and sustainability in water transportation [1][12]. Group 1: Port Automation and Efficiency - The Nanjing Longtan Container Terminal is the largest single container terminal along the Yangtze River, featuring a 2310-meter long shoreline and serving as a crucial international trade route [2]. - The terminal operates with an automated control system, allowing remote operation of cranes from several kilometers away, significantly increasing operational efficiency [4][6]. - The terminal has achieved a 100% electronic documentation rate for loading and unloading operations and has an annual operational capacity exceeding 200,000 TEUs [6]. Group 2: Technological Innovation in Equipment - Nanjing Port Machinery Manufacturing Co. has established itself as a global leader in the niche market of port machinery, particularly in automated gantry cranes [7]. - The company has over 200 national patents and plans to apply for more than 30 intellectual property rights by 2025, focusing on innovation in port equipment [8]. Group 3: Logistics and Transportation Innovations - The introduction of a new logistics model using 35-ton open-top containers has reduced logistics costs by nearly 20 million yuan annually, eliminating the need for multiple handling and minimizing losses [11]. - The "Nanjing Longtan Port - Shanghai Yangshan Port" rail-water intermodal service has cut transportation time from 4 days to 2 days, improving efficiency by 50% and reducing logistics costs by 1,200 yuan per container [11].