The reporter learned from the commerce department of Hubei Province that in 2023, Hubei will continue to optimize the international logistics channel system, with a focus on supporting seven routes including the Wuhan Ningbo, Wuhan Xiamen, Wuhan Qinzhou, Wuhan Nansha rail sea intermodal transport channels, Wuhan Russia Oriental Port, Wuhan ASEAN direct routes, and Wuhan Laos China Europe freight trains.
In recent years, Hubei has relied on infrastructure such as the Yangtze River Golden Waterway, international railways, and international airports to build an international logistics system supported by direct ocean flights, river sea intermodal transportation, railway direct transportation, rail sea intermodal transportation, and international aviation. It has formed a central land sea air corridor that connects Europe and America, radiates Central Asia, connects Japan and South Korea, and links ASEAN.
Among the inland provinces in central and western China, Hubei ranks second in terms of the number of ports. The province focuses on "one center", "one node", and "dual hubs", expanding its coverage with points, belts, and lines, relying on ports to expand international logistics channels, and continuously improving channel construction.
In 2022, Wuhan Yangluo Port Russia Orient Port, Huangshi New Port South Korea Busan International Direct Line, China Laos Railway (Wuhan Luang Prabang) International Freight Trains will be opened, and Wuhan Ningbo rail sea intermodal transport will achieve "two shifts a week" normal operation.
According to data from the Department of Commerce of Hubei Province, in 2022, the work of Hubei ports reached a new level, with a total import and export freight volume (including transshipment) of 15.4321 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.0%; There were 137300 inbound and outbound personnel, a year-on-year increase of 49.5%.
Since last year, many enterprises have increased their investment and layout in Hubei, deeply participated in the development of international logistics in Hubei, promoted business model innovation, and opened up new tracks for logistics organization. The Wuhan Ningbo sea rail intermodal transportation and other routes will have a shipping volume of over 10000 boxes in 2022; For the first time, the province has assisted in the export of new energy vehicles through container freight, opening up a new path for the export of new energy vehicles in Hubei; In addition, it has also opened up a logistics channel from Jiangxi to Busan, South Korea via Wuhan, and promoted the connection between the Han Asia direct flight and the China Europe freight train (Wuhan).
Hubei is promoting the construction of modern logistics system and modern industrial system. The Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce (Provincial Port Office) stated that it will focus on exploring new models for the logistics service industry in the future. This year, we will explore innovation in the combination of industry and logistics, innovate logistics organizational forms, and help logistics enterprises enhance their ability to serve the industry. At the same time, we will work together to improve customs clearance efficiency, reduce clearance costs, and optimize the business environment at ports. (Reporter Yan Yan from the main station)
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