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Core Insights - The Southeast Asia heavy-lift container ship has commenced its maiden voyage from Suzhou Port Taicang Port Area, carrying nearly 100,000 cubic meters of "Made in China" goods to Indonesia's Gresik and Jakarta ports, operating on a bi-weekly schedule [1] - Suzhou Port is strategically located at the Yangtze River estuary, boasting the highest number of shipping routes along the Yangtze, serving as a critical support for the outward-oriented economy [1][2] Group 1: Port Development and Operations - By 2025, Suzhou Port aims to enhance its shipping network, focusing on customized services and increasing coverage for both domestic and foreign trade, with a target of completing 1.9 million TEUs in collaboration with Shanghai [2] - The port's integrated service platform will streamline operations, allowing for a unified login for business transactions across various port areas [2] - The port's container throughput is expected to exceed 10 million TEUs by 2024, making it the first inland port in China to achieve this milestone, with a projected growth of over 60% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] Group 2: Trade and Economic Impact - Suzhou Port has accelerated its transformation into a trade hub, focusing on various commodities, and has established itself as the largest automobile export port and grain oil import port along the Yangtze River [3] - The port's foreign trade "new three samples" are expected to exceed 800,000 TEUs by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of over 50%, including over 12,000 TEUs of energy storage cabinets exported [3] - The main revenue from trade has increased from 100.5 billion yuan at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to 200 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 19.8% [3] Group 3: Business Environment and Support - Suzhou Port has established a rapid response mechanism for enterprises, enhancing customs clearance efficiency and providing green channels for key commodities [4] - The port has implemented measures to support local foreign trade enterprises, including waiving storage fees for over 5,000 TEUs and ensuring that no export containers are left behind [4] - The port authority aims to leverage its geographical advantages to enhance global connectivity and support high-quality development in Suzhou [4]