Ship locks at Three Gorges Dam handle 2.2B tons
2025-04-03 20:04:00
By Ma Yuanchen.
The ship locks at the Three Gorges Dam have facilitated the passage of 2.2 billion tons of cargo through 212,000 lock operations and 1.065 million vessel transits, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority. The twin five-stage locks continue to play a crucial role in regional logistics.
The ship locks at the Three Gorges Dam have facilitated the passage of 2.2 billion tons of cargo through 212,000 lock operations and 1.065 million vessel transits, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority. The twin five-stage locks continue to play a crucial role in regional logistics.
Photo by Zhen Jiayu.
