Changsha's Multimodal Transport Network Sees Significant Growth

The Changsha New Port in Hunan Province has witnessed a substantial increase in freight train trips and automobile deliveries in the first half of this year, with growth rates of 22% and 69% year on year, respectively. This growth is a testament to the resilience of Changsha's economic development. The Hunan authority has released Guidelines on Promoting the High-quality Development of Multimodal Transport, which aims to establish a well-structured, efficiently connected, green, and intelligent multimodal transport network by 2030.

Key Takeaways:

• The freight train trips handled through the Changsha New Port Special Railway Line increased by 22% in the first half of this year.
• Automobile deliveries through the line using the roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) service grew by 69% year on year.
• The Guidelines on Promoting the High-quality Development of Multimodal Transport aim to establish a well-structured, efficiently connected, green, and intelligent multimodal transport network in Hunan Province by 2030.
• A development pattern featuring dominated roles of waterway and rail transport in medium-to-long-distance transportation of bulk cargo and containers is expected to take shape.
• The cargo turnover volume through waterways and railways is expected to increase by about 10% and 14% respectively compared to 2025.
• The annual average growth rate of port container throughput based on rail-water intermodal transport service is expected to stand at about 15% by 2030.
• The Changsha New Port has been transformed into a multimodal transport hub since the operation of its first special railway line in 2023.
• The special railway line has been mainly used for transporting steel, containers, and other bulk cargos, significantly reducing transportation costs for enterprises.

Statistics:

• 22% increase in freight train trips handled through the Changsa New Port Special Railway Line in the first half of this year.
• 69% year-on-year growth in automobile deliveries through the line using the roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) service.
• Expected 10% increase in cargo turnover volume through waterways compared to 2025.
• Expected 14% increase in cargo turnover volume through railways compared to 2025.
• Expected 15% annual average growth rate of port container throughput based on rail-water intermodal transport service by 2030.

Sources:

• Guidelines on Promoting the High-quality Development of Multimodal Transport (Hunan Province)
• News release by the Changsha New Port
• Article: "Hunan province strengthens inland rivers economic and ports development" (reference not provided in original text, citing instead enghunan.gov.cn)