RIZHAO, China, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Rizhao, located in East China’s Shandong province, is advancing the high-quality integration of its port, industry, and city, charting a course towards a new paradigm of comprehensive development.

Building on its rich maritime heritage and commitment to sustainable growth, Rizhao is entering a transformative phase. By enhancing port capabilities, fostering a robust industrial ecosystem along its shores, and establishing itself as a key gateway for both domestic and international connectivity, Rizhao is expanding opportunities for a thriving port, vibrant industries, and dynamic urban centers. This comprehensive approach is setting the stage for future growth.

Strategic support from provincial and municipal authorities underscores the pivotal role of Rizhao and Rizhao Port in national and regional development. Rizhao Port is the only port in China with railway connections spanning 2,000 kilometers directly linked to its port area. The port is leveraging its intermodal train services, shifting from bulk cargo handling to containerized operations. It is pioneering coal and coke intermodal train services that streamline logistics and reduce transportation costs for clients.

With the port at its core, industry as its engine, and the city as its foundation, Rizhao is rallying collective efforts to strengthen port development, industrial growth, and urban vitality. By collaborating with various stakeholders, districts, counties, and functional port-city areas, Rizhao Port is actively attracting investment and unlocking the value of shoreline resources. Entities within Shandong Port Group are contributing to the city’s evolution, facilitating the deep integration of industrial activities with urban functions, and further expanding opportunities.

The integration of port, production, and urban development represents a holistic and long-term endeavor, a cornerstone strategy for propelling Rizhao towards a new era of economic and social advancement. Through dedicated on-site teams and proactive service enhancements by municipal departments, districts, counties, and functional areas, Rizhao is embracing a collaborative approach, fostering mutual engagement, and nurturing a culture of shared progress. Ultimately, the city is poised to enter a new era of integrated development across its port, production, and urban sectors.

SOURCE chinadaily.com.cn