Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

China Launches $10.7 Billion Shipping Megaproject on Yangtze

9/12/2025

45 8

Summary

Story summary

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges.
The initiative includes a new double-line, five-stage lock system to improve traffic at the Three Gorges-Gezhouba hub.
With an estimated investment of 76.6 billion yuan (US$10.7 billion), construction will span over eight years.
This project marks the largest development on the Yangtze River since the Three Gorges Dam.

1 of 1

Story summary

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges.
The initiative includes a new double-line, five-stage lock system to improve traffic at the Three Gorges-Gezhouba hub.
With an estimated investment of 76.6 billion yuan (US$10.7 billion), construction will span over eight years.
This project marks the largest development on the Yangtze River since the Three Gorges Dam.