Si Chuan Ri Bao·2026-01-09 00:21Group 1: Shipping and Port Development - In early January, Nanchong Port experienced a logistics peak with 17 vessels arriving, and a total of 20 vessels expected within the week [5] - The "Smooth One River" shipping revitalization initiative in Sichuan aims for double-digit growth in port and container throughput by 2025, significantly reducing logistics costs by approximately 2 billion yuan [5] - During the New Year period, major ports in Sichuan achieved a total cargo throughput of 35,200 tons, a year-on-year increase of 203.89%, and a container throughput of 1,810 TEUs, up 100.22% [5] - The development of intermodal transport is strong, with a 236.36% increase in container volume through rail-water intermodal transport [5] Group 2: Port Operations and Strategies - Other major ports, including Luzhou and Yibin, are also experiencing growth through differentiated development strategies [6] - Luzhou Port has increased its scheduled shipping routes by 33.33%, while Yibin Port has implemented seamless operations for steel unloading and loading [6] - Guang'an Port is working towards completing its first multi-modal transport business by the end of 2025, while Leshan Port has efficiently completed multiple heavy equipment loading tasks [6] - Sichuan plans to enhance transport quality and efficiency by developing multi-modal transport systems and optimizing port functions [6] Group 3: Air Travel Expansion - Chengdu's air travel network is expanding with new domestic and international routes being added to accommodate the upcoming Spring Festival [7][8] - China Eastern Airlines has introduced new routes from Chengdu to various domestic cities, while Sichuan Airlines has launched new routes to Beihai and other destinations [7] - China Southern Airlines is increasing flights to regional airports and introducing new international routes, including to Bangkok and Brussels [8] - Ticket prices for direct flights from Chengdu to various domestic locations have significantly decreased, encouraging travel during the upcoming holiday season [8]