The Jingjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone in Jingjiang, East China's Jiangsu province, has been seeing surging growth in port logistics, turning it into a regional shipping and port hub.
From January to September this year, key logistics enterprises in the zone achieved a throughput of 127 million metric tons, accounting for half of the total cargo throughput of Jingjiang Port. The advantages of "large vessels, large ports, and major hubs" are becoming increasingly evident.
In the fourth quarter, major logistics companies in the zone, such as Jiangsu Yangzijiang Port and Taihe Port, are actively engaging in diversified businesses such as logistics, warehousing, and trade to enhance operational efficiency and steadily increase throughput.
Jiangsu Yangzijiang Port recorded a throughput of over 30.7 million tons from January to October, a 4 percent increase year-on-year. The port is enhancing its capacity to accommodate large vessels and plans to further enhance its competitive edge by implementing green and smart upgrades, promoting deeper draft capabilities and expanding the coal supply chain.
A bustling scene of Jingjiang Port. [Photo/WeChat account: ZGJJKFQ]
Jingjiang Port operated by Shenzhen International Holdings handled two coal-laden vessels using advanced digital twin technology for remote operations on Nov 12. The port's high efficiency and zero delay have been praised by clients, with a 71.53 percent year-on-year increase in throughput to 20.42 million tons by the end of October.
With central and private enterprises expanding rapidly, the zone aims to integrate port, industry and city development and enhance cooperation with major enterprises to transform port advantages into development strengths, thus injecting new momentum into regional economic growth.