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China set to open Pinglu Canal – its new shortcut to South-East Asia
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China is opening the $10.8bn Pinglu Canal on 15 September, creating a direct shipping shortcut from Nanning to South-east Asia via the Beibu Gulf, with the aim of lowering cargo costs and boosting trade flows.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You can now reposition logistics to leverage China’s new Pinglu Canal for cheaper, faster shipping to South-east Asia. Reduce your reliance on costly road transport and build relationships around this emerging maritime corridor.
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