Since April last year, due to the strict production restriction policy implemented in China, the coal supply side has contracted, and the production and sales of coal mines have significantly decreased. In addition, due to the diversion of the Zhunchi Line, some Inner Mongolia coal has been transferred from the Daqin Line to the Zhunchi Line, driving a significant increase in transportation volume of the Shuohuang Line and Huanghua Port, resulting in a continuous decline in the traditional coal transportation channel: the daily transportation volume of the Daqin Line has decreased from 1.25 million tons in previous years to 0.89 million tons. The city gate caught fire and affected the fish in the pond. The supporting ports on the Daqin Line were severely affected, and the inbound resources of Qinhuangdao Port decreased. The inventory remained low at 2.5 to 3.5 million tons, and the phenomenon of ships and other goods was common. Port empty berthing became a norm. From January to September this year, there was a significant deficit in the coal throughput of Qingang compared to last year

< P style="text index: 2em; font family:" a="" href=“ http://www.xinhejituan.cn Target=_ Blank "class=" keylink "p=" In October, based on the important role of Qinhuangdao Port in the national economy, the National Development and Reform Commission proposed to increase the inventory of Qinhuangdao Port as soon as possible to curb the rapid rise in coal prices. China Railway Corporation took active measures, and Taiyuan Railway Bureau proposed that in the flow direction of Qinhuangdao Port, Taiyuan Railway Bureau will further increase the coal transportation volume plan; from the original planned daily average of 77 trains to 89 trains; and requested that the inventory of Qinhuangdao Port reach 6 million tons by November 13th and 8 million tons by the end of the month . The heavy burden of suppressing coal prices, ensuring coal transportation, and promoting the balance of the coal market has been placed on Qinhuangdao Port, demonstrating the importance of the main hub port for coal transportation in Qinhuangdao Port. The role of the coal market as a "barometer" continues to emerge. Moreover, Qin Port has a superior geographical location, good water environment, strong collection and distribution capacity, strong coal storage capacity, and a large storage yard, which plays an important role in the rise and fall of coal prices

The national winter heating has led to an increase in coal consumption, and the demand for downstream electric coal has gradually increased. The enthusiasm of power plants to purchase and replenish inventory has increased, and a certain number of coal hauling ships have been maintained at the port. Both supply and demand have increased, coupled with the utilization of Qingang's transportation capacity, driving Qingang's coal transportation to a new high. In November and December of last year, Qinhuangdao Port completed coal throughput of 16.5 million tons and 19.25 million tons respectively, returning to the shipping level of a good period. Due to the limited transportation capacity and pressure on vehicles and ships at Huanghua Port, while the remote transportation distance and poor turnover at Caofeidian Port, the "Daqin Line Qinhuangdao Port" coal transportation channel has been repositioned and its importance has become increasingly apparent. This year, the Daqin Line and Qinhuangdao Port will still bear the heavy responsibility of balancing market demand, suppressing coal prices, and meeting the coal demand of the southeast coastal areas, better ensuring the safety of national energy transportation

At the coal trade fair in early December 2016, Qinhuangdao Port actively engaged in coal business negotiations with key upstream and downstream customers and gained strong support from them. The relevant national ministries, as well as major coal enterprises such as Shenhua and Yitai, recognize the important role of Qinhuangdao Port as the main hub port. Key coal enterprises and power plants have expressed their support for the development of Qinhuangdao Port, increasing the shipment volume from Qinhuangdao Port, and laying a solid foundation for the transportation and production of coal at Qinhuangdao Port