# Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening

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- China News Service, 2026-08-12 07:49 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-12/detail-ihfifqmx7359999.shtml

> The Pinglu Canal began live-ship trials on Wednesday. It is China’s first major river-to-sea canal to be included in a national development plan. The trials represent the final major test before the waterway begins carrying traffic. The canal is scheduled to open in September.