After seven years of dormancy, the Jin–Tian Zero-Carbon Interconnectivity Project—featuring a dual‑zero‑carbon transport corridor for new‑energy heavy trucks—was officially launched with a signing and departure ceremony held successfully at Pengfei.

Release Date:

2024-05-28

In the height of midsummer, all things flourish. On May 28, the signing ceremony and vehicle‑departure event for the Jinjin New Energy Heavy‑Truck Dual Zero‑Carbon Transport Corridor Demonstration Project—jointly launched by Pengfei Group and Tianjin Port Group—was successfully held at the north gate of Pengfei Coking Plant in the Xiaoyi Economic Development Zone. This marks the resumption of road freight transport between Tianjin Port and the inland hinterland, a vital step to address longstanding logistical bottlenecks, after a seven‑year hiatus and a distance of 700 kilometers. It also represents a significant initiative by both government and enterprises, as well as among businesses themselves, in response to the national “Dual Carbon” green development strategy, and an innovative effort to promote zero‑carbon outbound and inbound flows of bulk materials between Shanxi and Tianjin.

Liu Daogang, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Tianjin Municipal Transportation Commission; Sun Ren, Chief Engineer of the Tianjin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau; Liu Qingshun, Vice President of Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd.; Chen Tao, President of Tianjin Port Co., Ltd.; Wang Baoming, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Tianjin Port Zhongmei Huaneng Coal Terminal Co., Ltd.; as well as Guo Qingzhi, Deputy Secretary of the Xiaoyi Municipal Party Committee and Mayor; Feng Guangyuan, Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Management Committee of the Xiaoyi Economic Development Zone; Zheng Peng, Chairman of the Board and President of Pengfei Group; Zheng Zihao, Vice President of Pengfei Group; together with leaders from the Tianjin Municipal Transportation Commission, the Xiaoyi Municipal Party Committee and Government, and the Economic Development Zone, along with representatives from Tianjin Port Group, Mobail (Tianjin) Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Pengfei Group, and members of the media—totaling over 600 participants.

Liu Daogang, a member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Tianjin Municipal Transportation Commission, emphasized that the joint demonstration project between Pengfei Group and Tianjin Port Group—the Jin‑Tian New‑Energy Heavy‑Truck Dual‑Zero‑Carbon Transport Corridor—adheres to the “green‑channel” principle of “public transport where appropriate, rail transport where appropriate; combining public and rail modes for dual‑modal transport.” This initiative represents a landmark achievement in the history of China’s logistics and transportation, in the evolution of transport‑structure adjustments, and in the broader battle for environmental protection. He noted that, as the nation’s first long‑distance, fully commercial zero‑carbon logistics corridor, the project employs hydrogen fuel‑cell heavy trucks throughout its entire route, achieving zero emissions. The transport process is monitored via a 5G‑plus‑Beidou‑plus‑video system, ensuring comprehensive, blind‑spot‑free oversight. Moreover, its “point‑to‑point,” “heavy‑load‑to‑return‑with‑cargo” operating model holds significant potential for reducing society‑wide logistics costs. In addition, Pengfei’s stable hydrogen supply, well‑planned hydrogen refueling stations, high‑quality transport vehicles, and robust, reliable operational scenarios all provide strong momentum for the project’s smooth implementation. Looking ahead, he expressed hope that both parties will actively expand their business footprint and scale, enabling Shanxi’s premium products to flow continuously through this logistics corridor to Tianjin Port, where they can be loaded onto ships and shipped worldwide, earning global recognition for Shanxi’s offerings. He urged everyone to keep today’s occasion firmly in mind, turning it into a source of motivation to drive forward with relentless effort, unwavering dedication, and tireless pursuit, thereby jointly advancing high‑quality development—where lush mountains and clear waters dance harmoniously with abundant economic prosperity, and where green environmental protection and economic growth resonate in perfect synchrony.

Sun Ren, Chief Engineer of the Tianjin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, congratulated the project on its successful launch and expressed his hope that both sides will work together to build an intensive, efficient, and green “Jinhai Jinmen” logistics corridor, establish a green, low-carbon, innovative, and smart logistics and transportation model, and inject strong momentum into high-quality development.

Guo Qingzhi, Deputy Secretary of the Xiaoyi Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, pointed out that the hydrogen energy industry, as a quintessential example of new‑type productive forces in the energy sector, is gaining strong momentum and holds promising prospects. Taking the chain‑leader system and the development of specialized towns as key levers, Xiaoyi City is working wholeheartedly to expand and enhance its hydrogen energy industry, with a preliminary “gas–station–transport–vehicle” full‑chain development framework now in place. The Jinjin New Energy heavy‑truck dual‑zero‑carbon transport corridor demonstration project marks the official integration of Xiaoyi’s hydrogen‑powered heavy trucks into the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region’s main arena, assuming a new responsibility for long‑distance bulk freight transport. It is hoped that Tianjin’s strategic location, industrial strengths, and port advantages will be fully leveraged to further deepen bilateral cooperation and exchanges, jointly building a high‑ground for the hydrogen energy industry and creating a benchmark zero‑carbon hydrogen‑based transport corridor of significant influence. The Xiaoyi Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government will continue to play a leading role and serve as the primary engine, persistently optimizing the business environment, pursuing green development, embracing innovation, and providing solid support for the advancement of the hydrogen energy sector.

Liu Qingshun, Vice President of Tianjin Port Group, provided an overview of Tianjin Port and stated that the signing of this cooperation agreement with Pengfei Group marks a more solid step forward for both parties in the field of new‑energy applications, carrying significant implications for the nationwide restructuring of the transport sector. As an important maritime gateway for Shanxi Province, Tianjin Port will offer efficient, high‑quality services to help Shanxi expand its international outreach and engage in cooperative partnerships with countries and regions along the Belt and Road, thereby fostering regional synergy and connectivity and jointly opening up new pathways under the “Tianjin Sea, Shanxi Gateway” initiative. He expressed hope that the two sides will work hand in hand to advance clean transportation, fully leverage their respective strengths, pool the transformative potential of hydrogen energy, serve local economic development and social welfare needs, and collectively drive high‑quality growth.

Zheng Peng, Chairman of the Board and President of Pengfei Group, extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, emphasizing that this collaboration between Pengfei Group, the Tianjin Municipal Government, and Tianjin Port Group—focused on modern, zero‑carbon, smart logistics—marks a significant milestone. Together, they are pioneering China’s first commercially operated green corridor for hydrogen‑powered heavy‑duty trucks between Shanxi and Tianjin, a venture of far‑reaching significance. Taking this 700‑kilometer zero‑carbon transport initiative as an opportunity, Pengfei will advance zero‑carbon logistics with world‑class standards, driving quality and efficiency through technological innovation and process reengineering, while fostering regional development via precise management and enhanced functionality. The company will continue to promote new‑energy freight operations characterized by “heavy‑load outbound and inbound, point‑to‑point” delivery, expand its business in “bringing coal into Tianjin and ore into Shanxi,” and join forces with all stakeholders to embark on the broad path of clean energy application. By doing so, Pengfei aims to make its hydrogen‑powered heavy‑duty trucks a vital link between Shanxi and Tianjin, ushering in a full‑scale logistics revolution and contributing to the ongoing effort to build both regions into modern socialist metropolises, injecting green momentum into this endeavor.

Zheng Zihao, Vice President of Pengfei Group, and Wang Baoming, Party Secretary and Chairman of Tianjin Port Zhongmei Huaneng Coal Terminal Co., Ltd., signed a strategic cooperation agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.

Guests jointly pressed the activation button, sending colorful confetti soaring and eliciting thunderous applause. A hydrogen‑powered heavy-duty truck laden with black gold then slowly rolled out of the gateway, heading toward the “Green Corridor” for hydrogen‑powered heavy trucks stretching from Shanxi to Tianjin, injecting fresh momentum into green transportation and the development of the hydrogen energy industry in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region.