Nansha consolidates its position as China's logistics and digital hub, connecting with the global market

Asia-Pacific trade

Nansha District in Guangzhou is establishing itself as a leading cross-border trade ecosystem in China. With its automated port, digitalized services, and innovative regulatory framework, the region aims to connect the world with new business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

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The district of Nansha, Guangzhou, it is establishing itself as a leading cross-border trade ecosystem in China. Thanks to its automated port, the digitization of services and an innovative regulatory framework, the region seeks to connect the world with new business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area Guangdong-Hong Kong-MacaoThis was recently confirmed by journalists from member economies of the APEC during a visit organized by the Centro de Noticias e Información de la Delegación de Guangdong from the Agencia de Noticias Xinhua and the Departamento de Comunicación del distrito de Nansha.

An automated port hub for global logistics

The automated terminal of phase IV of the port area of Nansha, At the port of Guangzhou, operates continuously 24/7 with fleets of automated guided vehicles (AGVand dock cranes that handle containers with millimeter precision. This infrastructure, one of the most advanced in the world, integrates river, maritime, and rail transport, demonstrating the progress of China in the development of smart ports and its economic opening strategy.

The operational results confirm its efficiency. During the first half of 2026, the volume of containers handled by the terminal increased by 18% compared to the same period of the previous year, while processing time for external trucks decreased by 10,43%. The port of Nansha, which handled more than 22,6 million TEUs in 2025, operates more than 180 international shipping routes, connecting with more than 300 ports in 120 countries and regions.

Digitization and reforms: The key to frictionless trade

Nansha It stands out not only for its physical infrastructure, but also for its digital ecosystem. The reform initiative "One Port Pass" It has been fundamental in streamlining operations. This system uses the port of Nansha as a hub to connect 22 river terminals and four inland rail ports, unifying import and export processing into a single declaration, inspection, and authorization. The impact has been direct: the The average storage time for goods has been reduced from seven days to less than two..

At the same time, digital transformation is driving the entire cross-border services ecosystem. According to Wang Haishi, CEO Guangzhou Nansha Kaijian Foreign Trade Comprehensive Services Co., Ltd., the technology of chain of blocks It allows for the integration of contract, invoice, capital, and logistics flows, guaranteeing complete process traceability and improving efficiency in tax refunds and financing. This robustness has attracted e-commerce giants such as SHEIN, Pinduoduo, Douyin y AliExpressas well as to distribution centers of brands such as Mead Johnson y Danone.

Nansha Key Performance Indicators (2025-2026)

Indicator	Figure/Data	Period/Context
Container volume (Port of Nansha)	22,6 million TEUs	Year 2025
Container growth (Terminal IV)	+18% year-on-year	First semester of 2026
Foreign trade (Nansha)	295.990 billion yuan (+13,2%)	Year 2025
Cross-border e-commerce (Free Trade Zone)	~74.000 billion yuan	Year 2025 (Leader in China)
Reduced storage time	From 7 days to less than 2 days	Thanks to the "One Port Pass" reform

Institutional and financial innovation to attract investment

The dynamism of Nansha It is based on a framework of supportive policies, such as the Nansha PlanThis plan has introduced key tax incentives, such as a preferential 15% corporate and personal income tax rate, which have generated cumulative tax savings of 2.320 billion and 150 million yuan, respectively. Furthermore, the National Comprehensive Service Center for the Internationalization of Chinese Enterprises, based in NanshaIt has already served more than 2.600 companies, supporting their global expansion.

In the financial sector, Nansha's 30 Financial Measures have spurred pilot projects in cross-border investment and free trade accounts. These accounts enable banks to offer customized solutions for managing foreign exchange risk, reducing foreign exchange transaction costs by 3% to 5% . Efficiency in capital flows has also improved, with 30 companies having already completed transactions totaling $546 million.

International vision: Nansha in the global spotlight

The ecosystem of Nansha It is generating increasing international interest. Li Qile, CEO HSBC Bank (China) for the Greater Bay Area, Nansha It is "rapidly concentrating industries, talent, capital and innovation resources to consolidate itself as one of the main gateways between China and the rest of the world."

This perception is shared by international media. Puti Iylia Maisarah, journalist for the National News Agency of MalasiaHe highlighted the efficiency of the automated port: "In the future, Chinese consumers will be able to enjoy durians from Malasia much sooner, while the Malaysian market will gain faster access to high-quality Chinese products.” Meanwhile, Mecca Yumna, journalist for the Indonesian agency ANTARA, expressed his wish that «Indonesia y China continue to strengthen their exchange of technology and knowledge to move towards mutually beneficial collaboration."