菏泽内河航运实现从“零的突破”到“跨越升级”的稳步迈进

Core Viewpoint - Heze has made significant progress in inland waterway construction during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, transitioning from having no inland waterways to establishing a robust network that supports regional economic development [1][2]. Group 1: Waterway Development - The successful navigation of the Zhushui River during the "13th Five-Year Plan" marked the end of Heze's history without inland waterways [1]. - The New Wanfeng River waterway (Phase I) has been completed and integrated into the national high-grade waterway network, becoming a crucial part of Shandong Province's transportation system [1]. - The opening of the Juyue Port area in October 2021 and the Chengwu Port area in January 2024 has fundamentally changed Heze's transportation limitations, providing new waterway access for regional development [1]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Heze has established seamless connections with major national inland waterways like the Grand Canal and the Yangtze River, creating a new logistics corridor that facilitates the transport of bulk goods [2]. - The port throughput has shown remarkable growth, increasing from 2.8 million tons in 2021 to 6.2785 million tons in 2022, and projected to reach 7.16 million tons in 2024 and 10.023 million tons in 2025, highlighting the role of inland water transport in supporting regional economic growth [2]. Group 3: Future Plans - The construction of the New Wanfeng River waterway Phase II is set to begin in October 2024, which will enhance the navigation capacity and coverage of Heze's inland waterway network [3]. - The preliminary work for the Yuncheng New River waterway is actively progressing, aiming to complete the "川" shaped inland waterway layout, thereby providing stronger transportation support for high-quality economic and social development in Heze and the surrounding areas [3].