In recent days, containers at the Yangzhou Port terminal have been neatly stacked while cargo ships move back and forth, creating a vibrant and bustling scene of industrial activity.

In recent years, the city has been focused on its goal of becoming a key hub for river-sea and water-to-water transshipment. By continuously improving port infrastructure, upgrading facilities, and optimizing the shipping ecosystem, the golden coastline has been unlocking greater economic value.

This momentum is injecting strong water-transport energy into regional industrial growth and the city's opening-up efforts. Photo by Meng Delong.