Group 1 - The first ultra-large new container ship "Xinyangzi 536" set sail for trial from Jiangsu on January 6, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the shipbuilding industry [1] - "Xinyangzi 536" is a 9,000 TEU container ship built by Jiangsu Yangtze River Shipbuilding Group, measuring 274 meters in length, 45.6 meters in width, and 24.2 meters in depth, with a maximum height of 49.69 meters above water [1] - The ship utilizes a methanol dual-fuel power system and an energy-saving propulsion system, optimizing speed and fuel consumption [1] Group 2 - Jiangsu is the largest province in China for shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment, leading in ship completion volume, new orders, and backlog orders [2] - In 2025, Jiangsu Maritime Bureau is set to support 539 new ship trials and ensure the safe arrival of 2,991 Cape-sized vessels [2] - The Yangtze River has become the busiest and largest inland waterway globally, with a 71% increase in cargo throughput over the past decade, reaching 4.2 billion tons, maintaining its position as the world's leading inland river [2]
长江干线2026年首艘超大型新造集装箱船离港试航