# Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of cargo on opening day

https://mins.news/en/item/63758

- China News Service, 2026-09-18 06:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-18/detail-ihfkhtke4053835.shtml

> The Pinglu Canal began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day. Customs prepared clearance plans and declaration guidance for key companies while supporting trials of rail-sea-water multimodal transport through the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.

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