Core Insights - The Henan Provincial Government has issued the "Henan Province Port Industry Development Plan (2025-2035)", aiming to establish a modern port industry system by 2030 and enhance the quality and scale of the port industry by 2035 [1][3] Industry Development Goals - By 2030, the port industry scale is expected to reach 1 trillion yuan, with over 9 large-scale port industry clusters and 3 trillion-level industrial chains [2] - By 2035, the port industry scale is projected to double to 2 trillion yuan, with over 15 large-scale clusters and 4 trillion-level industrial chains [2] Key Tasks and Strategies - The plan emphasizes a development framework of "three cores leading, five belts coordinating, and multiple points supporting" [2] - Key cities identified for development include Zhoukou, Xinyang, and Zhengzhou, with specific industrial focuses for each [6][7] Historical Context and Rationale - Historically, Henan was a major water transport province, and the plan aims to revitalize this sector to complement existing transportation modes and enhance connectivity with the Yangtze River Delta [3] Performance Metrics - Zhoukou is highlighted as the largest port in Henan, with a projected cargo throughput share exceeding 87% by 2024 [6] - Xinyang's port throughput is expected to reach 5.52 million tons in 2024, marking a 42.4% year-on-year increase [6]