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The Three Gorges Dam have a new record

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Three Gorges Dam

The total cargo throughput via the ship locks at the Three Gorges Dam. This is the world’s largest hydropower project and hit a new record in the first half of this year. The Three Gorges Navigation Authority said Saturday. From January to June, the project’s total throughput exceeded 84.15 million tons. This is an increase of 9.32 percent from the same period last year.

The Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze River in China

It is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in the world. It serves multiple purposes, including flood control, navigation improvement, and electricity generation.

The Yangtze River is an important transportation route in China

Cargo ships regularly pass through the Three Gorges Dam. However, the specific number of cargo ships passing through the dam can vary depending on factors such as time of year, economic conditions, and other variables.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the number of cargo ships passing through the Three Gorges Dam, I recommend reaching out to relevant authorities or consulting recent reports on Yangtze River shipping traffic.