西南（自贡）国际陆港：产业聚“新” 陆港向“强”

Core Viewpoint - The development of the Southwest (Zigong) International Land Port is characterized by the transformation of traditional industries and the rise of emerging sectors, highlighting a high-quality development era in the region [1]. Group 1: Traditional Industry Transformation - Sichuan Atlantic Welding Materials Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone by supplying high-end welding materials for a national power demonstration project, marking a transition from "following" to "leading" in the industry [3]. - The company has successfully developed key technologies for the domestic production of 9Ni steel welding materials for large LNG storage tanks, filling a market gap [4]. - Since relocating to Zigong in 2017, the company has revitalized its operations through increased R&D investment and technological breakthroughs, becoming a symbol of high-quality development in the manufacturing sector [4]. Group 2: Cold Chain Logistics and Food Industry - The construction of the Southwest (Zigong) Cold Food City project, with a total investment of 680 million yuan, is progressing rapidly, with over 75% completion expected to be operational by June 2026 [5][7]. - The project aims to create a comprehensive industrial platform for cold food production, logistics, and innovation, addressing the challenges of scale, standardization, and branding in the local cold food industry [7][9]. - The cold chain logistics facilities in Zigong are well-established, with a projected cold chain cargo throughput of 2.81 million tons and total revenue of 3.7 billion yuan in 2024, enhancing the region's logistics capabilities [9]. Group 3: Green Energy Development - The hydrogen energy equipment manufacturing industry is being developed in Zigong, with significant investments and policy support aimed at establishing a hydrogen energy manufacturing base [10][12]. - A production testing center for alkaline electrolyzers is set to be completed by the end of Q1 2026, marking a substantial step in the hydrogen energy sector [13]. - The first hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck logistics park in southern Sichuan has begun operations, with plans to expand hydrogen vehicle applications in public transport and cold chain logistics by 2026 [14]. Group 4: Infrastructure and Logistics - The Southwest (Zigong) International Land Port has become a crucial engine for industrial development in the region, benefiting from a well-established transportation network that reduces logistics costs by an average of 12% [15][17]. - The land port has facilitated over 700 international train services, with plans to increase this to 250 by 2024, enhancing the export capabilities of local products [17]. - The land port has attracted 157 industrial enterprises and 312 commercial logistics companies, contributing to an industrial output value of 18 billion yuan and sales of approximately 10 billion yuan in 2024 [17]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The Southwest (Zigong) International Land Port is accelerating towards the goal of becoming a "billion-dollar international land port" and a key open area in southern Sichuan [18]. - Innovation will remain a central theme, with traditional manufacturing companies like Atlantic continuing to invest in R&D for technological advancements [20]. - The completion of the Cold Food City project and the hydrogen energy industrial park will foster the development of industrial clusters, enhancing the overall industrial ecosystem [20].