On May 21, 2026, the 8th China Western International Investment and Trade Fair Modern Logistics Service Modernization Industry High Quality Development Promotion Conference was held in Chongqing, where the "2025 Western Land Sea New Channel Development Index Report" was released. The data shows that the channel development index will reach 202.6 points in 2025, breaking through 200 points for the first time, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4%, and steadily increasing for six consecutive years. Based on 100 points in 2019, the channel development index has doubled in six years.

The scale index has grown by 467.7% over the past six years

The scale development index in 2025 is 227.9 points, a year-on-year increase of 20.3%, and the logistics scale index has accumulated a growth of 467.7% over six years, becoming the core engine of channel development. The Beibu Gulf Port has 100 container shipping routes, further consolidating its position as an international gateway port. The development process of channel construction from framework construction, accelerated construction to basic formation is fully presented.

Quality index continues to optimize and improve

The quality development index is 155.0 points, a year-on-year increase of 2.0%. The intensification index continues to rise, and indicators such as port agglomeration and trade dependence are steadily improving. The channel has undergone a transformation from quantity increase to quality improvement, and the foundation for high-quality development continues to be firmly established. 2025 is the year when the overall plan for the Western Land Sea New Corridor is basically completed. Keywords: strategic news and information, land sea new channel

The competitiveness index remains high at 241.1 points

The competitiveness index remains high at 241.1 points, and the competitiveness of ports has significantly increased. The construction of the channel presents three major characteristics: strong scale growth, improved development quality and efficiency, and stable competitive advantages. The index breaking through 200 points marks a significant achievement in channel construction, injecting new momentum into the opening up and development of the western region.Editor/Gao Xue