Recently, with the official approval of the Yueyang Port Yugong Port Area Phase II project by the Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the three key port projects that have been planned for a long time in Hunan Province - Yueyang Yugong Port Phase II, Xiangtan Tieniu Port Area Phase III, and Hengyang Hengdong Port Area Dapu Operation Area Phase I - have all completed critical approvals, marking a concentrated burst of development in Hunan's inland port construction. The modernization upgrade and intensive operation of the "golden waterway" of the Xiangjiang River have entered a new stage.

Yueyang Port Yugonggang District Phase II: Creating a New Engine for the Xiangjiang Hub

As the largest investment project in this round, Yueyang Port Yugonggang District Phase II is invested and constructed by Hunan Yugonggang Construction Investment Co., Ltd., with a total investment of approximately 864 million yuan. The project will build four 3000 ton berths (with hydraulic structures accommodating 5000 ton berths), covering multi-purpose and bulk cargo functions, with a designed annual throughput capacity of 8 million tons. After the completion of the project, it will form a synergistic effect with the first phase of the project, significantly enhancing the comprehensive throughput capacity of Yugonggang District, and jointly building a modern port system with complementary functions and efficient operation with Chenglingji Port Area, Tongguan Port Area, etc., effectively promoting the intensive development and regional linkage of the downstream port group of the Xiangjiang River.

Xiangtan Port Tieniubu Port Area Phase III: Strengthening the Logistics Hub Function of Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan

The total investment of the third phase of the Xiangtan Port Tieniubu Port Area Terminal Project is 316 million yuan, and it is planned to build three 3000 ton general berths with a designed annual throughput of 3.55 million tons. This project is an important logistics infrastructure serving the core economic zone of Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan. After completion, it will further strengthen the hub position of Xiangtan Port in the regional comprehensive transportation system, help build a multimodal transport network covering the central Hunan region, and provide a more smooth and efficient logistics channel for regional economic development.

Hengyang Port Hengdong Port District Dapu Operation Area: Service Industry, Improve Xiangnan Water Transport Network

The total investment of the first phase of the Dapu operation area in Hengdong Port District, Hengyang Port is 198 million yuan, which will construct four 2000 ton multi-purpose berths with a designed annual throughput of 2.5 million tons. After the completion of this project, it will directly connect with the logistics needs of Hengyang Alkali Industry Base, effectively improving the material distribution and logistics service system in southern Hunan. As a key feeding port in the layout of Hunan Province's "one core, three levels" ports, this operation area will significantly enhance the support and service capabilities of Hengyang Port in the regional water transportation network. Keywords: Engineering News

The concentrated launch of the three major port projects this time is a key measure for Hunan Province to accelerate the high-quality development of water transportation and build a modern port cluster that is intensive, efficient, and functionally coordinated. By optimizing port layout, enhancing throughput capacity, and strengthening multimodal transport, Hunan is striving to open up the major arteries of inland water transportation, providing solid water transportation support for the comprehensive implementation of the three highs and four new strategic positioning and mission tasks, and serving the coordinated development of regional economy.Editor/Cheng Liting