"十四五"以来，山东全力推动交通运输大建设、大提升、大发展，成为全国首个交通强国省域示范 区，各项工作取得重要成效，多项重要指标位居全国前列，为扛牢"走在前、挑大梁"使命担当提供坚强 支撑和保障。 "轨道上的山东"领跑全国 清晨6：30，济南东站开往青岛站的G6905次"济青快线"列车准点出发，1小时41分后稳稳停靠青岛 站——这样的"公交化"高铁出行，如今已成为济青两地居民通勤、旅游的日常。"十四五"以来，山东高 铁实现跨越式发展，全省铁路运营里程达到8073公里，较"十三五"末增加1013公里。建成日兰高铁菏泽 至曲阜段、菏泽至庄寨段和济郑、莱荣、潍烟、黄东联络线等7条高铁，高铁运营里程由"十三五"末的 2110公里增长至3055公里，居全国前列。高铁出省通道方面，京沪高铁、石济客专、济郑高铁、青连铁 路、日兰高铁四通八达。 据介绍，目前有雄商、津潍等在建高铁6条，总里程达1340公里以上，计划2028年全部建成，全省 高铁里程将达到4400公里；此外，正在争取纳入国家规划的高铁7条约1000公里。普速铁路达到5018公 里，建成"四纵四横"骨干货运铁路网。铁路专用线建设同步提速，全省铁路专用线达到487 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Transport and five other departments have issued opinions on promoting high-quality development of inland waterway transportation, emphasizing the construction of a modern, efficient, green, smart, safe, and resilient inland waterway system to better serve economic and social development [1] Group 1: Development Goals - The focus is on accelerating the green and low-carbon transformation of inland waterway transportation, including the development of new energy and clean energy vessels, the creation of green low-carbon ports, and the construction of beautiful green waterways [1][4] - Inland waterway transportation is a crucial part of China's comprehensive transportation system, with the cargo volume expected to reach 4.95 billion tons in 2024, 2.2 times that of 2012, and the cargo turnover expected to reach 22 trillion ton-kilometers, 2.9 times that of 2012 [1] Group 2: Advantages of Inland Waterway Transportation - Compared to other transportation modes, inland waterway transportation has advantages such as lower energy consumption and pollution, with carbon emissions per unit of cargo being only 1/10 of that of road transport [2] - The cost-effectiveness of waterway transport is highlighted, with the ton-kilometer freight rate being only 1/3 of rail and 1/7 of road transport [1] Group 3: Challenges and Solutions - Despite improvements in vessel equipment levels and the acceleration of green and low-carbon transformation, challenges remain, including high costs for vessel retrofitting, poor shoreline management, and inadequate port pollution control [2][3] - The Ministry of Transport reported that under national policies, 2,500 old vessels were dismantled last year, and a new batch of large, standardized, professional, and clean vessels was built, with over 1,000 new energy inland vessels currently in operation [2] Group 4: Environmental Initiatives - To promote the green and low-carbon transformation of inland waterway transportation, efforts must be made to reduce vessel emissions while also advancing the greening of ports and waterways [4] - The Ministry of Transport emphasizes the need for green renovation and expansion of terminals, the construction of near-zero carbon terminals, and the use of distributed energy sources like wind and solar power [4]

Core Insights - The development of inland waterway transportation in China has significantly improved, with a focus on high-quality growth and sustainability [2][4]. Group 1: Inland Waterway Development - There are currently 23 inland ports capable of handling over 100 million tons, which is 2.3 times the number in 2012 [2]. - The total cargo volume for inland waterways is projected to reach 4.95 billion tons in 2024, a 2.2 times increase from 2012 [2]. - The average tonnage of cargo ships has increased from less than 700 tons in 2012 to 1,790 tons currently [3]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - Over 1,000 new energy inland vessels have been introduced, showcasing a shift towards green and low-carbon transportation [3]. - The application of automated terminals has expanded, with 23 automated container terminals and 29 automated bulk terminals established nationwide [5]. - The electronic navigation chart coverage has exceeded 9,950 kilometers, enhancing operational efficiency [5]. Group 3: Policy Framework - The Ministry of Transport has implemented a "1+1+N" policy framework to promote high-quality development in inland waterway transportation [4]. - Key initiatives include the "Action Plan for the Implementation of Inland Waterway System Connectivity" and the "Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Development of Inland Waterway Transportation" [4]. Group 4: Upcoming Events - The main activities for China's Maritime Day will take place from July 10 to 12, focusing on green maritime development and featuring over 20 events [6][7]. - The theme for this year's Maritime Day is "Green Navigation Towards New Strength," emphasizing sustainable practices in the shipping industry [7].