大市场“中”力量丨一条“黄金水道”的蝴蝶效应——大市场“中”力量系列报道之四

Core Viewpoint - The upgrade of the "golden waterway" in Zhoukou is reshaping the economic geography of the region, significantly enhancing its logistics capabilities and industrial development potential [4][14]. Group 1: Port Development and Logistics - Zhoukou Port's cargo throughput increased from 18.6 million tons in 2020 to 52.05 million tons in 2024, a growth of 2.8 times, accounting for over 85% of the province's total port cargo throughput [4][14]. - Zhoukou was selected as a national logistics hub, becoming the only one in Henan, which marks its transition from a small inland port to a national logistics hub [5][14]. - The port has expanded its container shipping routes to 43, facilitating a significant increase in logistics efficiency and capacity [14]. Group 2: Industrial Growth and Economic Transformation - Zhoukou has developed a port-centric industrial cluster, focusing on food processing, biomedicine, equipment manufacturing, and modern logistics, transitioning from an "economic corridor" to a "corridor economy" [7][14]. - The establishment of a modern food industry park by Yihai Kerry in Zhoukou has been pivotal, with the company saving over 8 million yuan annually in transportation costs by utilizing waterway logistics [6][7]. - The steel industry in Zhoukou is adapting to market demands by focusing on high-end products, with the local steel plant leveraging port logistics to reduce transportation costs and expand its market reach [9][10]. Group 3: Future Development Plans - The "Henan Province Port Industry Development Plan (2025-2035)" aims for differentiated, characteristic, and clustered development of the port industry, targeting a total industrial scale exceeding 1 trillion yuan by 2030 [12][14]. - Zhoukou is set to open five new domestic routes and three foreign trade relay channels by 2025, enhancing its international logistics network [11][12]. - The city is actively integrating into the national unified market, transforming from an "inland end" to an "open frontier" [11][14].