XZB(SH:603040) He Nan Ri Bao·2026-01-24 03:38Group 1 - The company, Zhou Steel, operates the world's first 5600mm ultra-wide plate production line, which is a core equipment for producing high-quality special steel plates, with a maximum width of 5300mm and thickness of 300mm [1][4] - The production line is fully operational and features remote intelligent control across multiple processing stages, enhancing efficiency and precision in steel production [1] - Zhou Steel's strategic location near the Shenqiu Port allows for significant cost savings in transportation, with water transport costing approximately 22 yuan per ton compared to 110 yuan per ton by rail [3][5] Group 2 - Zhoukou has developed a modern inland port system, "One Port, Ten Areas, One Core," which is the largest and most capable inland port cluster north of the Yangtze River, facilitating economic transformation from "channel economy" to "economic channel" [3][5] - The port has opened 43 domestic and international shipping routes, including 19 foreign trade routes, expanding the cargo distribution range to cover nine provinces in central and western China and major global trade zones [3] - The province's plan aims for the total scale of the coastal industry to exceed one trillion yuan by 2030, with more than nine coastal industrial clusters expected to emerge [5]