【Dynamic Decade】Haimen drives economic development through industrial projects

The Haimen Port New Area of Haimen district in Nantong, Jiangsu province in recent years has become an industrial new area with rapid economic growth by attracting big key industrial projects.

During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, Haimen Port New Area attracted 101 key projects worth 162 billion yuan ($23.39 billion) in total investment.

Aeolon Wind Energy Technology Development Co Ltd moved to Haimen Port New Area in 2018. Nineteen production lines in its four workshops are currently operating at full capacity. The produced wind power blades are supplied to leading enterprises such as VSTAS, Shanghai Electric Group and Goldwind Technology.

In addition, the Haimen Port New Area plans to leverage its port advantages to further stimulate the district's development. The construction of Zhongtian harbor, inland river wharf, Hailuo wharf, 50,000-ton general wharf and a number of key transportation projects such as Yanglyu Railway and Shugang Railway is currently in full swing.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, Haimen Port New Area is expected to realize an annual throughput of 50 million metric tons, and the wharf's revenue is expected to exceed 1 billion yuan.