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EconomyPinglu Canal opens new coal route, cutting shipping distance by 280 km

An 8,000-metric-ton shipment of imported thermal coal reached Guigang, Guangxi, through the Pinglu Canal on Thursday, formally opening a new river-sea transport channel for power generation. The route from Qinzhou Port bypasses the Pearl River Delta and shortens the journey by 280 kilometers, improving supply-chain resilience and vessel turnover.

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CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:33Original

Pinglu Canal opens new coal route, cutting shipping distance by 280 km
Economy