From Top Electric.

SHOCKING! China Built a Ship Elevator to Cross Mountains for it’s EV – BYE BYE U.S. In China’s Guizhou Province, where jagged peaks and raging rivers once isolated 36 million people, the $7.7 billion Gupitan Shiplift redefines trade. This colossal elevator lifts 10,000-ton ships 199 meters—higher than the Statue of Liberty—over mountains, slashing four-day journeys to 2.5 hours. A steel chamber, sealed by 400-ton doors, cradles ships as massive pumps and 256 steel cables hoist it skyward with millimeter precision. Powered by hydroelectric turbines, it moves 5 million tons of cargo annually, transforming a logistical dead zone into a trade hub.

Before the shiplift, Guizhou’s hostile terrain crippled its economy. Shipping costs were triple those elsewhere, and industries languished. Now, costs are down 67%, industrial output is up 42%, and foreign investment has surged 83%. The shiplift powers China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports by enabling Guizhou’s factories to ship batteries and components to coastal ports swiftly, supporting 1.2 million EV exports in 2024. It’s a linchpin in China’s “dual circulation” strategy, ensuring resilient supply chains amid global disruptions.

Part of a network with the Three Gorges Dam, the shiplift also regulates water flow, adapting to extreme weather. Chinese engineers are exporting this expertise via the Belt and Road Initiative, building similar projects in Asia and Africa to support EV trade. The Gupitan Shiplift isn’t just engineering; it’s a strategic chess move, turning mountains into highways and Guizhou into a global player. As China plans taller, faster lifts, the world watches a nation reshaping trade itself.

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