经济大省挑大梁│江苏南京：从“十字路口”到“世界接口”

Core Viewpoint - Nanjing is enhancing its status as an international transportation hub through the development of a multi-modal transport system that integrates air, rail, and maritime logistics, significantly improving its connectivity and operational capacity in the Yangtze River Delta and beyond [1][12]. Air Transport Hub - Nanjing Lukou International Airport has achieved "super-large airport" status, with a passenger throughput capacity of 50 million annually after the completion of Terminal 1 renovations and ongoing expansion projects [6][8]. - The airport is expected to handle 6.5 million passengers and 90,000 tons of cargo annually after the completion of its third-phase project, with a projected cargo throughput growth of 13.4% by 2025 [8][12]. - The introduction of new international routes, including direct flights to Paris, enhances the airport's competitive edge and connectivity [6][8]. Rail Transport Hub - The Nanjing North Station project, set to begin construction in September 2024, will feature a larger capacity than Nanjing South Station, with an expected annual passenger volume of 36.5 million [4][5]. - The high-speed rail network is evolving into a "grid" pattern, significantly reducing travel times between major cities, such as a 3.5-hour journey from Nanjing to Beijing [3][5]. - By the end of 2025, Nanjing's railway operational mileage is projected to reach 510 kilometers, connecting all prefecture-level cities in the province and 25 provincial capitals nationwide [5][12]. Maritime Transport Hub - The successful launch of the Arctic shipping route has reduced transportation time from 36 days to 26 days, enhancing the competitiveness of Jiangsu's manufacturing sector [9][11]. - Nanjing Port has established a comprehensive near and far sea shipping network, with 20 routes connecting to regions such as Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East [10][12]. - Ongoing infrastructure improvements at Nanjing Port, including the expansion of rail connections, aim to increase cargo handling capacity and enhance the port's role as a key logistics hub [11][12]. Multi-Modal Transport System - Nanjing's "air-rail-water-road" multi-modal transport system is a unique feature that facilitates seamless logistics operations, with a projected rail-water transport volume of 142,000 TEUs by 2024 [13]. - The integration of various transport modes is expected to create synergistic effects, enhancing the overall efficiency and capacity of Nanjing's logistics network [13].