As international trade rules continuously evolve, expanding overseas has become imperative for Chinese enterprises. Serving as a crucial gateway for China’s import and export trade, YANTIAN showcased our capabilities at the 2024 Mexico International Trade and New Energy Vehicle Supply Chain Expo, aiding Chinese enterprises in achieving high-quality global expansion.

△ Iván Rivas, Secretary of Economy of the Government of the State of Nuevo León, Mexico, Emmanuel Loo, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development of Nuevo León Mexico, and Zheng Yanling, Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association, visited the booth of Hutchison Ports.

The expo, held in Monterrey, Mexico, received robust support from local governments. It encompassed participation from over 15 countries and featured more than 2,000 B2B sessions, drawing over 15,000 buyers worldwide. YANTIAN, as part of Hutchison Ports, exhibited alongside four sister ports from Mexico, fostering global connections.

< Highlights from the Hutchison Ports booth >

In the new era for economic development, the importance of seizing the American market cannot be overstated. To the north lies the traditional US market, a major destination for manufacturing exports, while to the south, the emerging Latin American market presents vast opportunities. Mexico, with its geographical advantage, favourable policies, industrial foundation, and expansive market, has developed a robust industrial structure centred around automotive, machinery, and electronics. This positions Mexico not only as a strategic gateway for Chinese enterprises expanding into the Americas but also generates a siphon effect, catalysing significant demand throughout the entire supply chain.

PART 01
Strong momentum from the "new three" and preferred port for new energy vehicle and part export

In 2023, Shenzhen’s exports reached CNY2.46 trillion, securing its position as the leading mainland city in export scale for the 31st consecutive year, with a stronghold in electromechanical products. The "New Three" exports demonstrated robust momentum, collectively growing by 33.9%. Electromechanical products topped the list of cargoes exported via YANTIAN to Mexico in 2023.

As early as September 30 last year, through the joint efforts of Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen Maritime Safety Administration, and YANTIAN, a customised containerisation transportation model was launched for car manufacturers. Initially, this model allowed for the transport of three cars per container, but it has since been upgraded to accommodate four cars per container. This upgrade significantly reduces transportation costs per vehicle and shortens waiting time by 2 to 3 days per container.

YANTIAN now offers a comprehensive range of services, from inspection and containerisation to transportation, utilising both "land and rail" modes. Collaborating with professional teams in logistics, transportation, and shipping lines, we provide car manufacturers with a one-stop logistics service from the factory to major overseas ports. This initiative is gradually building an automotive export service chain that encompasses "port + logistics + trade," fully supporting Shenzhen's efforts to develop a "new world-class automobile city" and facilitating the international expansion of China's new energy industry.

PART 02
Hutchison Ports: abundant port resources and a global network of extensive shipping services

With over 55 years of experience, Hutchison Ports is the world’s leading port investor, developer and operator. It was the first port operator worldwide to achieve a cumulative throughput of 1.3 billion TEUs, representing approximately 10% of global container cargo trade. Hutchison Ports' expansive network spans Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australia, encompassing 53 ports across 24 countries and regions.

Hutchison Ports boasts substantial port resources in the Americas, including 4 major container terminals in Mexico: Veracruz, Ensenada, Manzanillo, and Lazaro Cardenas. Together, these ports handle about 40% of Mexico's maritime traffic, providing reliable and efficient supply chain support for trade between China and Mexico.

Hutchison Ports has the most extensive and efficient shipping services from South China to Mexico, with a transit time of just 24 days—the fastest service available.

⬆️Hongkong International Terminals                   ⬆️Hutchison Ports YANTIAN

Hutchison Ports leverages global resources to empower Chinese brands in achieving high-quality overseas expansion. Meanwhile, YANTIAN enhances its service offerings, including multimodal transport, cold chain imports, and cross-border e-commerce, actively innovating to provide efficient and seamless maritime channels and logistics solutions for importers and exporters in South China.

China has maintained its position as Mexico's second-largest global trading partner for several consecutive years. As a critical hub in the global supply chain, YANTIAN handles more than 1/3 of Guangdong Province's international trade imports and exports, as well as over 1/4 of China’s exports to the US. According to the data released by the Container Branch of China Ports and Harbours Association, YANTIAN's annual throughput has been in the first place among terminals in Chinese mainland for 20 consecutive years. Looking ahead, YANTIAN aims to further expand its service network, uphold a customer-centric service approach, foster strong partnerships, and continue developing customised supply chain solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

We will continue to support Shenzhen in accelerating its development into a logistics centre with global influence, empowering the high-quality growth of international trade of China.

We sincerely welcome inquiries from our customers regarding services related to Mexico. You can contact us via the following email: com.public@yict.com.cn

Data sources: Mexico Trade Guide, Mexico Expo, Shenzhen Release