水运第一省，原来在内陆

Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing competition in the inland waterway transportation sector in China, with provinces like Guangxi, Hunan, and Hubei actively planning and constructing canal projects, while major economic provinces such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Henan are also intensifying their policies to boost inland shipping [1] Group 1: National Waterway Freight Volume - In the first ten months of this year, China's waterway freight volume reached 8.29 billion tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [3] - Three provinces surpassed 1 billion tons in waterway freight volume, with Anhui leading at 1.36 billion tons, followed by Jiangsu at 1.075 billion tons and Zhejiang at 1.045 billion tons [3] Group 2: Anhui's Dominance in Waterway Freight - Anhui has maintained its position as the top province in waterway freight volume for 12 consecutive years, having overtaken Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Shanghai in 2013 [3][5] - The province's waterway transportation advantages stem from its extensive network of rivers, including the Huai River, Yangtze River, and Xin'an River, which are crucial for high-grade inland waterways [5] Group 3: Infrastructure Developments - The completion of the Jianghuai Canal in 2023 has significantly transformed Anhui's water transport landscape, enhancing its status as a major water transport province [5][8] - The canal connects to the Shaoying River and Wushi Canal, creating a second north-south waterway artery parallel to the Grand Canal, which improves Anhui's connectivity to the sea [8] Group 4: Industrial Concentration and Challenges - A significant concentration of industries in Anhui, including 80% of automotive companies and 92% of home appliance manufacturers, is located along the Yangtze River, bolstering the province's waterway transport development [8] - Despite leading in absolute freight volume, Anhui's national market share has slightly declined over the past decade due to increased competition from other regions [11] Group 5: Port Infrastructure and Future Prospects - Anhui ranks third in terms of inland port cargo throughput, trailing behind Jiangsu and Hubei, indicating a gap in port infrastructure [11] - The full potential of the Jianghuai Canal has yet to be realized, and challenges such as low port levels and the need for integrated development of ports, industries, and cities remain critical for Anhui to transition from a "water transport province" to a "strong water transport province" [15]