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2025-12-17 14:57:09
[Hainan Free Trade Port to Officially Close, Qiongzhou Strait Sees Surge in Passenger and Freight Volumes] On December 18th, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch its island-wide customs closure. As a vital waterway connecting Guangdong and Hainan, the Qiongzhou Strait's shipping safety and efficiency directly impact the smooth implementation of the closure. According to the Zhanjiang Maritime Safety Administration, with the closure approaching, passenger and freight volume across the Qiongzhou Strait is experiencing a pre-opening surge. Data shows that in early December this year, the number of passenger and vehicle ferries departing across the Qiongzhou Strait increased by 9%, 23%, and 18% respectively compared to early November, with new energy vehicle transport volume increasing by 27%. It is predicted that during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, the Qiongzhou Strait will see 4.97 million passengers and 1.16 million vehicles, a significant increase compared to previous years. Simultaneously, the proportion of new energy vehicles in ferry services continues to climb, expected to reach 28% during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, with a daily ferry volume of 6,200 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 100%. (CCTV News)
