On June 3, with the formal commencement of water filling for the key control projects—the Madao Hub and Qishi Hub—marking the smooth water passage along the entire Pinglu Canal and its full transition into the water-based commissioning phase.
As the core equipment supplier for the Madao Hub of the Pinglu Canal, Weihua provided the following supporting supplies: 2×2,500 kN hoists for the upper lock, 2×1,250 kN hoists for the lower lock, 2×400 kN top dam hoists for the upper lock's flood discharge gates, and 16 fixed winches. With highly reliable equipment capabilities, Weihua safeguarded critical nodes and provided solid support for the smooth water passage of the Pinglu Canal.
The Pinglu Canal stretches 134.2 kilometers in length, starting from the Pingtang River Estuary in Hengzhou City, Guangxi, passing through Luwu Town in Lingshan County, and then entering the Beibu Gulf along the Qin River.
The Pinglu Canal is a key project of the new western land-sea corridor and a landmark initiative for accelerating the construction of a strong transportation nation. It also represents the first major canal in New China's history that connects rivers to the sea, with plans for full operation by September this year.
After its opening, the Pinglu Canal will directly establish the shortest, most economical, and most convenient waterway for shipping from Guangxi and southwestern China to ASEAN regions.
