Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Provincial Government has unveiled the "Shandong Port and Waterway Layout Plan (2025-2035)", aiming to enhance the overall layout of coastal and inland ports and waterways over the next decade, addressing existing issues such as uneven distribution and insufficient regional collaboration [2][3]. Group 1: Coastal Port Development - By 2035, Shandong plans to establish a "fully capable, secure, efficient, smart, and green" port and waterway system, forming a world-class marine port cluster and a comprehensive inland waterway network [2][4]. - The plan emphasizes the role of Qingdao Port as an international hub, supported by Yantai and Rizhao ports, and aims to create a "5+5" maritime transport corridor to enhance international shipping capabilities [4][5]. - In 2024, the ports under Shandong Port are expected to achieve a cargo throughput exceeding 1.8 billion tons and container volume surpassing 44 million standard containers, maintaining the top position globally [5]. Group 2: Green and Smart Initiatives - The plan introduces innovative concepts of smart, green, and safe development, with the establishment of the first integrated green hydrogen project at the Bohai Bay Port, showcasing advancements in zero-carbon port construction [6][5]. - The green hydrogen project utilizes wind power to produce hydrogen, significantly reducing production costs and promoting sustainable energy use within the port [6]. Group 3: Inland Waterway Network Enhancement - The layout plan outlines a comprehensive inland waterway network centered around Jining Port, supported by regional ports like Zaozhuang, Heze, and Tai'an, with a total waterway length of approximately 3,100 kilometers [8]. - Jining Port has achieved a throughput of 55.75 million tons in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, solidifying its position as a key node in the inland waterway network [8][10]. - The development strategy includes the establishment of logistics centers and multi-modal transport hubs to enhance connectivity and efficiency in the logistics chain [9][10].