Pinglu Canal will be completed by the end of 2026,and Qinzhou Port will become the main port for the river-sea coordinated transport of Pinglu Canal due to its location advantage.Qinzhou Port has not considered the function of river-sea coordinated transport in its construction,so it needs to be optimized and adjusted.This paper proposes that the development of Legou,Guozishan and Dalanping operation areas should be emphasized before 2027,and the construction of Dalanping South and Dahuan operation areas should be emphasized from 2027 to 2035.In the near future,the upgrading and adjustment of Legou,Guozishan and Dalanping operation areas can meet the needs of sea-river coordinated transport.In the long term,it is necessary to increase the 5,000-ton shoreline of Dalanping South and Dahuan operation areas,and focus on the development of the river-sea coordinated transport capabilities for arrived ships with more than 100,000-ton of containers,coal and ore.This study combines the current situation of Qinzhou Port and the future demand for river-sea coordinated transport,and puts forward suggestions for the layout planning of Qinzhou Port to increase the function of river-sea coordinated transport in the relevant operation areas of Qinzhou Port,which can be used as a reference for other ports with similar needs.