The Pinglu Canal is not only a transportation channel, but also a “money-saving machine” with full horsepower. In the past, when goods from the southwest region went out to sea, they had to go around a large circle east to the Pearl River Delta. From Nanning to Guangzhou's Nansha Port area, the inland waterway cruise takes more than 800 kilometers. Once the canal was completed, the goods went directly to Beibu Gulf Port, which reduced the journey by 560 kilometers. Compared with sea-rail intermodal transport for local goods in Guangxi, freight can be reduced by up to 30%; compared with road transportation, it directly saves 50%-70% in freight costs. Settle the account: Guangxi Liuzhou Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. imports iron ore from Australia. Previously, it was transported by sea and rail to Liuzhou, with a freight cost of 174 yuan per ton; after the opening of the canal, it was transported by river and sea, saving 25 yuan per ton. Of the 16 million tons of iron ore a year, even if half of it were to be transferred to river-sea intermodal transport, this alone would save 200 million yuan. Large coal users and large mining users such as power plants and chemical plants save a few yuan per ton, which is tens of millions of yuan in logistics costs throughout the year. Not only can you save on shipping costs, but you can also make money. Logistics channels have changed, and so has the company's factory selection logic. Some companies are the first to settle down along the canal, creating a “leaf-like” industrial belt. According to estimates, it can drive an increase of 130 to 200 billion yuan in GDP along the route every year. The export competitiveness of aluminum, building materials, and chemicals in the southwest region will be greatly improved. A golden waterway is driving the southwest from a logistics cost depression to a new highland of industrial development.

The Pinglu Canal is not only a transportation channel, but also a “money-saving machine” with full horsepower. In the past, when goods from the southwest region went out to sea, they had to go around a large circle east to the Pearl River Delta. From Nanning to Guangzhou's Nansha Port area, the inland waterway cruise takes more than 800 kilometers. Once the canal was completed, the goods went directly to Beibu Gulf Port, which reduced the journey by 560 kilometers. Compared with sea-rail intermodal transport for local goods in Guangxi, freight can be reduced by up to 30%; compared with road transportation, it directly saves 50%-70% in freight costs. Settle the account: Guangxi Liuzhou Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. imports iron ore from Australia. Previously, it was transported by sea and rail to Liuzhou, with a freight cost of 174 yuan per ton; after the opening of the canal, it was transported by river and sea, saving 25 yuan per ton. Of the 16 million tons of iron ore a year, even if half of it were to be transferred to river-sea intermodal transport, this alone would save 200 million yuan. Large coal users and large mining users such as power plants and chemical plants save a few yuan per ton, which is tens of millions of yuan in logistics costs throughout the year. Not only can you save on shipping costs, but you can also make money. Logistics channels have changed, and so has the company's factory selection logic. Some companies are the first to settle down along the canal, creating a “leaf-like” industrial belt. According to estimates, it can drive an increase of 130 to 200 billion yuan in GDP along the route every year. The export competitiveness of aluminum, building materials, and chemicals in the southwest region will be greatly improved. A golden waterway is driving the southwest from a logistics cost depression to a new highland of industrial development.