河南：一条“黄金水道”的蝴蝶效应

Core Viewpoint - The upgrade of the "golden waterway" in Zhoukou, Henan, is transforming the economic landscape, with significant growth in cargo throughput and positioning the city as a key logistics hub in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Transformation - Zhoukou'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 [1]. - Zhoukou was selected as a national logistics hub, being the only city in Henan to receive this designation, highlighting its strategic importance in regional logistics [2]. Group 2: Industry Development - The port's development has attracted major companies like Yihai Kerry and Wahaha, leading to the establishment of a robust food processing industry cluster, recognized as a national stronghold in food manufacturing [4]. - The Zhoukou Steel Group is leveraging the port's advantages to enhance its product offerings, particularly in high-end steel products, significantly reducing transportation costs and expanding its market reach [6]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Logistics - Zhoukou has developed a comprehensive port system, including eight large-scale ports and 97 berths, making it the largest and most capable modern inland port cluster north of the Yangtze River [4]. - The establishment of a multi-modal international logistics port and the ongoing development of cross-border e-commerce parks are enhancing the logistics capabilities of Zhoukou, facilitating better integration into the national market [7]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The "Henan Province Port Industry Development Plan (2025-2035)" aims for differentiated and clustered development of the port industry, targeting a total industry scale exceeding 1 trillion yuan by 2030 [10]. - Zhoukou is set to open five new domestic routes and three foreign trade connections by 2025, further solidifying its role in the national logistics network [8][9].