河南省交通运输厅会同省发展改革委、水利厅组织编制《河南省内河航道与港口布局规划修编(2025- 2035年)》，向社会公开征求意见。规划提到，到2030年，规划航道通航里程达到2200公里以上，其中 三级及以上航道达到750公里以上；以周口港为引领，带动信阳港、漯河港、平顶山港提质增效，高标 准建成投运郑州港，有序推进南阳、商丘、驻马店等港口建设，港口吞吐量达到2亿吨(含集装箱100万 标箱以上)，初步形成安全畅通、绿色经济、智能高效、包容韧性的现代化内河航运体系。(大河财立方) ...

Group 1 - The construction of artificial canals in central and western provinces like Hunan, Guangxi, and Henan is driven by the need for new transportation routes and economic development opportunities [2][3] - The Xianggui Canal, once completed, will enhance connectivity between the Yangtze and Pearl River systems, benefiting over 40 million people across 55 counties in Hunan and Guangxi [2] - Canal construction is expected to stimulate investment in traditional industries such as construction, steel, and machinery, while also promoting trade growth [2][3] Group 2 - Water transport is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly compared to road and rail transport, with the Jianghuai Canal projected to save approximately 6 billion yuan in freight costs annually and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1.8 million tons [3] - The development of canals will enhance the economic status of central and western provinces in the national and global economic landscape, providing new access points for trade [3] - Long-term investment in canal construction is anticipated to release greater economic potential and drive coordinated regional development, although careful feasibility assessments are necessary due to high costs [4]