春运期间琼州海峡预计将运送旅客超466万人次

Core Insights - The Ministry of Transport of China anticipates that during the Spring Festival travel period, the Qiongzhou Strait will transport over 4.66 million passengers and more than 1.17 million vehicles, representing year-on-year increases of 12% and 10% respectively [1] Group 1: Transportation Demand - The demand for passenger and vehicle transportation across the Qiongzhou Strait is particularly strong this year, being the first Spring Festival after the Hainan Free Trade Port's operational closure [1] - The demand for transporting new energy vehicles (NEVs) has surged, with expected transport volume exceeding 200,000 units, accounting for over 17% of total vehicle transport [1] Group 2: Operational Capacity - The overall operational capacity for passenger and vehicle transport during the Spring Festival is projected to reach 350 sailings per day, with sufficient crew members to ensure continuous and stable transport capacity [1] - To accommodate the increased demand for NEV transport, two additional specialized transport vessels will be added, allowing for the establishment of 50 dedicated NEV transport services daily, with the capacity to increase based on ticket sales [1] Group 3: Ticketing and Scheduling - The transportation department will implement strict reservation systems for crossing the strait, utilizing ticketing adjustments to encourage staggered travel [1] - A unified ticketing management system will be enforced, with advance ticket sales rules set at 15 days for entry to the island and 30 days for exit, facilitating better travel planning for passengers [1]