On December 19, at ZIM's 2025 Customer Appreciation Gala, YANTIAN was honoured as the "South China Preferred Port for Cross-Border E-commerce", standing out as the only port to receive this distinction.

Earlier, on November 21, at the 7th China Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics Conference, YANTIAN—recognised as a world-class shipping hub—once again demonstrated its industry leadership by becoming the only port enterprise to receive two major honours simultaneously: Preferred Port for Cross-Border E-commerce and induction into the China Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics Hall of Fame.

At the same event, Mr. Lawrence Shum, Managing Director of Hutchison Ports YANTIAN, was personally inducted into the China Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the industry, marking a rare dual recognition of both corporate excellence and individual leadership.

In June, at the 8th Global Cross-Border E-commerce Festival and the 10th Shenzhen International Cross-Border E-commerce Trade Expo, YANTIAN once again distinguished itself as the only port enterprise to receive four major awards from the Shenzhen Cross-Border E-commerce Association.

Earlier this year, at the Convention Between Carriers and Ports for Ocean Alliance 2025, YANTIAN was honoured with both the Cross-Border E-commerce Award and the Global Efficiency Award, becoming the only terminal worldwide to achieve this dual distinction.

Over the past year, YANTIAN has continued to earn widespread recognition from both customers and the industry in the field of cross-border e-commerce. These accolades not only underscore its role as a world-class shipping hub, but also reflect strong affirmation from both the market and the industry.

Why YANTIAN is the preferred port for cross-border e-commerce?

As the world's largest trading nation, China has ranked first globally in cargo trade for eight consecutive years and is now a major trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached CNY1.37 trillion in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.3%.

When it comes to global cross-border e-commerce, the focus is on China; when it comes to China's cross-border e-commerce, the focus is on Shenzhen. Leveraging its first-mover advantage, complete industrial ecosystem, stable and efficient supply chains, and a proactive, reform-driven government, Shenzhen has ranked No.1 nationwide in cross-border e-commerce imports and exports for three consecutive years.

As a critical link in the global supply chain, YANTIAN plays a pivotal hub role in channelling this momentum, serving as a key gateway supporting China's high-quality international trade development.

1️⃣Service advantage: global connectivity accelerating market access

YANTIAN handles over one-third of Guangdong Province's total international trade volume and more than one-quarter of China's exports to the United States. With over 100 international shipping services each week, YANTIAN has built a high-frequency, extensive, faster, and high-efficiency global shipping network, providing cross-border e-commerce enterprises with seamless, one-stop logistics solutions.

As the last port-of-call for most international services departing China, YANTIAN operates 10 daily sailings to Europe and the United States, along with more than 10 dedicated cross-border e-commerce express services each week. This enables rapid global delivery—cargo can reach the USW in 12.5 days, and Australia in 11 days, fully meeting the high-efficiency demands of cross-border e-commerce logistics.

2️⃣Innovative multimodal solutions extending port services inland

SZ-HK Connect: The SZ-HK Connect integrates 17 feeder services, 15 port alliances, and over 90 weekly sailings, forming a highly efficient cargo transfer network between YANTIAN and Kwai Tsing Port in Hong Kong. With six daily feeder services operating between YANTIAN and Kwai Tsing, transit time is reduced to just 6–8 hours. By leveraging the complementary shipping networks of the two ports—together offering more than 240 international sailings per week—cargo can seamlessly connect to over 400 global destinations. The feeder service between YANTIAN and Hong Kong has been in continuous operation for more than 31 years, maintaining steady year-on-year growth. In 2024, laden container volume on this corridor increased by nearly 30%, setting new historical records for both laden containers and total throughput.

29 inland ports and 34 rail-sea services: YANTIAN is home to Shenzhen's only railway with direct port access. Domestically, this network connects seamlessly with China's national rail system, covering the Greater Bay Area, Southwest China, and Central China. Internationally, it links with over 100 weekly services, providing efficient access to major global markets.

Innovative intermodal solutions: Chongqing–Shenzhen-Hong Kong Scheduled Rail-Sea Service and Chengdu–Shenzhen-Hong Kong Scheduled Rail-Sea Service have significantly enhanced logistics stability. These services reduce transit time from Sichuan and Chongqing to YANTIAN from six days to just two, and enable delivery to Kwai Tsing Port within three days. This creates a stable, efficient, and low-carbon logistics corridor, enabling seamless connectivity between inland regions, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, while supporting Hong Kong's deeper integration into national development strategies.

A fully integrated logistics ecosystem: Through the coordinated integration of international shipping services, rail corridors, and feeder services, YANTIAN has established a three-dimensional logistics system that enables efficient consolidation of inland cargo, seamless linkage between domestic and international transport networks. This integrated model fully leverages YANTIAN's role as a key hub connecting domestic and international markets, providing cross-border e-commerce enterprises with a one-stop, stable, and fast logistics solution for the whole chain.

3️⃣Widely recognised by the industry

YANTIAN is the only port enterprise in China chosen for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) in the Collection of Cross-Border E-Commerce Practice Cases by the World Internet Conference, and listed in the 2024 Directory of Key Cross-Border E-Commerce Contact Enterprises by the CCPIT Commercial Sub-Council—testament to the strong trust and recognition it has earned from national industry bodies. (Click to view related news.)

Li Mingtao, Chief Expert of the China International Electronic Commerce Centre, noted that YANTIAN has successfully established a highly efficient "port + e-commerce + logistics" integrated development model. By providing stable and reliable maritime logistics support, YANTIAN has highlighted the strategic role of infrastructure as a core link in global supply chains, effectively empowering the high-quality development of China's cross-border e-commerce sector.

Shenzhen is a key gateway city embodying China's commitment to openness and win-win cooperation. Against this backdrop, YANTIAN continues to enhance its service capabilities for cross-border e-commerce, while fully leveraging its hub advantages to serve as a bridge connecting government authorities, customs, industry associations, and enterprises. Through close collaboration among all stakeholders, YANTIAN actively contributes to the continuous optimisation of the cross-border e-commerce business environment.

As the preferred port for cross-border e-commerce in South China, YANTIAN is honoured to grow alongside its partners in Shenzhen, working together on this dynamic platform to create shared value, foster innovation, and achieve mutual success.

Contact Information of YANTIAN Cross-Border E-commerce Service

Manager of the Commercial Department
Mr. Xie
📱Tel: 0755-2529 6559/+86 139 2377 7662
📮Email: yongquan.xie@yict.com.cn