周口临港开发区：内河航运扬帆起，向海图强谱新篇

Core Viewpoint - The Zhoukou Lingang Development Zone has transformed from a small inland port to a national logistics hub, handling over 85% of the province's container throughput, showcasing the remarkable development of inland areas striving for maritime connectivity [1][2]. Group 1: Hub Capability Enhancement - Zhoukou was selected as a national logistics hub construction site in 2025, being the only city in Henan to achieve this status [2]. - The number of container shipping routes has increased from 5 in 2020 to 43 currently, representing an increase of nearly 8 times [2]. - Container throughput surged from 8,064 TEUs in 2020 to 163,000 TEUs in 2024, a growth of over 19 times [2]. Group 2: Infrastructure Development - The first phase of the small collection operation area project has a planned investment of 3.98 billion yuan, with 2.84 billion yuan already invested [3]. - The construction of a dedicated railway line for collection and distribution is underway, enhancing the last-mile connectivity of multimodal transport [4]. Group 3: Industrial Cluster Development - The Zhoukou Lingang Development Zone is fostering port-preferred industries, with significant progress in the biopharmaceutical sector, including the establishment of the Zhoukou Biochemical Park [6]. - The Yihai Kerry Food Industry Park, with a total investment of 14.7 billion yuan, is expected to generate an annual output value of 30 billion yuan [7]. - The development of the manufacturing sector is evident with the establishment of several industrial parks and the introduction of key enterprises like Tianzi Aluminum [7][8]. Group 4: Innovation and Reform - The development zone is actively pursuing innovation, with 82 innovative SMEs and 12 provincial-level specialized enterprises established [11]. - The implementation of the "Six Best" business environment reforms has improved tax processing efficiency, ranking first in the city [13]. - The "Ten Thousand People Help Ten Thousand Enterprises" initiative has resolved 32 enterprise issues, increasing service coverage by 43.8% [14]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The development plan for 2025-2035 aims for differentiated, specialized, and clustered growth in the port industry, targeting an industry scale exceeding one trillion yuan by 2030 [16]. - Zhoukou Port is expected to evolve from a logistics channel to a value chain organizer, integrating trade, finance, and data into a modern shipping service system [17].