Three Gorges Dam shipping reaches 2 billion milestone
2024-05-24 19:05:37
By Yan Wanqin, Yichang International Communication Studio
The Three Gorges Dam surpassed a massive 2 billion tons of cargo transported as of May 21, 2024, highlighting the project's critical role in improving Yangtze River navigation since opening to commercial traffic in 2003.
The ship lift, operational since 2016, has moved over 17 million tons of cargo and 1.16 million tourists. This combined system has significantly boosted the navigation efficiency.
The Three Gorges Dam surpassed a massive 2 billion tons of cargo transported as of May 21, 2024, highlighting the project's critical role in improving Yangtze River navigation since opening to commercial traffic in 2003.
The ship lift, operational since 2016, has moved over 17 million tons of cargo and 1.16 million tourists. This combined system has significantly boosted the navigation efficiency.
An aerial drone photo shows ships passing through the five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. Photo by Wang Gang.
An aerial drone photo shows ships passing through the five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. Photo by Wang Gang.
An aerial drone photo shows ships passing through the five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. Photo by Wang Gang.
