镇江谏壁一线船闸试运行赋能苏南运河发展

Group 1 - The core project of the "Three Reforms and Two Improvements" initiative for the Su Nan Canal, the "Xianbi First Line Ship Lock Expansion and Renovation Project," has commenced construction and is highlighted in the Jiangsu Provincial Government Work Report for 2024 [1][3] - The Xianbi First Line Ship Lock has begun trial operations, significantly enhancing its annual throughput capacity and injecting new momentum into the development of the Su Nan Canal [1][3] - The project is set to become the world's largest single-lift inland ship lock, with a chamber length of 370 meters, width of 34 meters, and depth of 6 meters, effectively doubling its maximum annual throughput capacity and alleviating navigation bottlenecks in the Su Nan Canal [3] Group 2 - The Jiangsu Provincial Government has actively promoted the project, with local leadership conducting multiple studies and guidance sessions, resulting in a record-breaking efficiency in preliminary work completion within three months [3] - The ship lock project was prioritized as a pilot project, marking the beginning of a more distinctive "Water Transport Jiangsu" construction phase [3] - The local transportation and port navigation departments are focused on ensuring the successful trial operation of the new lock and are planning for high-quality water transport development in the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" [3]