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EXTRANS GLOBAL - Weekly Logistics Operation Update - Week 50-2025

📌Weekly Logistics Highlights

This week’s global logistics sector was shaped by cross-border corridor diversification, green fuel scaling, smart port efficiency upgrades, and year-end peak demand responses. China’s low-altitude logistics expanded to new regional routes, while Europe-bound multi-modal networks optimized alternative corridors. Internationally, Southeast Asia’s first semi-automated terminal launched, and major carriers boosted sustainable fuel use—strengthening resilience, sustainability, and capacity across key trade lanes amid peak-season dynamics.
 

🇨🇳 China

Hong Kong, China

🔹 Low-Altitude Network Expands to Zhuhai (Dec 9):
Hong Kong’s low-altitude logistics hub extended its cross-border eVTOL network to Zhuhai on Dec 9, adding 4 daily round trips between Cyberport and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport. The 55-kilometer route carries 400kg of high-value electronics and medical devices per flight, completing journeys in 50 minutes—50% faster than road transport. It integrates the unified air traffic management system with Shenzhen and Zhuhai, advancing the Greater Bay Area low-altitude logistics cluster.
🔹 Low-Altitude Cargo Insurance Scheme Launches (Dec 7):
Hong Kong Insurance Authority rolled out a dedicated insurance scheme for low-altitude logistics on Dec 7, covering cargo damage, flight disruptions, and third-party liability. The scheme reduces insurance costs for operators by 18%, with a 24-hour claims settlement process for high-value shipments. It supports the hub’s target of handling 60,000 tons of annual low-altitude cargo by 2026.
 

Shenzhen, China

🔹 SF Express Adds Low-Altitude Rural Pharma Routes (Dec 8):
SF Express expanded its low-altitude logistics network to Shenzhen’s rural areas on Dec 8, launching 3 daily temperature-controlled drone routes for vaccine and biologic deliveries. The routes cover remote towns in Dongguan and Huizhou, maintaining a 2-8°C environment and cutting delivery time by 70% compared to ground transport. It complements the inter-strait route, completing SF’s pan-Greater Bay Area cold-chain drone network.
🔹 Yantian Port’s Hydrogen Fleet Handles 60k TEU Peak (Dec 10):
Yantian Port’s hydrogen-powered fleet—12 cranes and 12 tugboats—processed a record 60,000 TEUs this week (Dec 10), driven by year-end Europe-bound shipments. The zero-carbon equipment cut CO₂ emissions by 7,800 tons, with loading efficiency 32% higher than diesel alternatives. The port’s two hydrogen refueling stations operated at full capacity, supporting 24/7 operations during peak season.
 

Guangzhou, China

🔹 China-Europe South Corridor Adds Guangzhou-Budapest Route (Dec 6):
Building on Chongqing’s fixed-schedule service, Guangzhou launched a China-Europe Railway Express route to Budapest on Dec 6, via the “Iron-Sea-Iron” south corridor. The 14-day service transports 1,500 tons monthly of auto parts and electronics, avoiding geopolitical risks by bypassing Russia. It reduces transit time by 8 days compared to traditional sea routes, boosting Guangzhou’s exports to Central and Eastern Europe.
🔹 Guangzhou Port’s ASEAN Rubber Route Expands (Dec 11):
Guangzhou Port Group increased the frequency of its “Yulin-Wuzhou-Southeast Asia” rubber route to twice weekly on Dec 11. The service now carries 40 TEUs of natural rubber per voyage to Singapore and Vietnam, cutting logistics costs for local manufacturers by an additional 5%. It integrates with the China-Laos-Thailand-Malaysia multi-modal network, expanding Guangxi’s ASEAN trade links.
 

Shanghai, China

🔹 CargoWareX Integrates Cross-Border Return Management Tool (Dec 9):
WallTech upgraded its CargoWareX platform on Dec 9, adding an AI-powered return management module for Shanghai’s cross-border e-commerce sellers. The tool automates return labeling, customs clearance, and inventory restocking, reducing return processing time by 60% for post-Black Friday shipments. It integrates with Amazon and Shopify, supporting 40% more daily return orders for U.S.-bound parcels.
🔹 Yangshan Port’s Autonomous Fleet Hits 3,800 TEU Daily (Dec 7):
Yangshan Port’s 80-unit autonomous truck fleet increased daily handling capacity to 3,800 TEUs on Dec 7, a 9% week-over-week rise, to meet peak demand. The 5G/LiDAR-equipped trucks maintained a 0.001% error rate, cutting labor costs by 68%. The port’s AI scheduling system optimized berth allocation, reducing vessel waiting time by 25%.
 

Tianjin, China

🔹 Zero-Carbon Terminal Breaks 125k TEU Weekly Record (Dec 11):
Tianjin Port’s fully automated zero-carbon terminal processed 125,000 TEUs this week (Dec 11), a new high driven by NEV shipments to Europe. Powered by wind-solar hybrid energy and hydrogen equipment, the terminal reduced emissions by 93% compared to traditional facilities. It handled 30 container ships, with unloading efficiency 52% higher than industry averages, supported by real-time energy management.
🔹 Tianjin-Moscow Route Adopts Blockchain Cargo Tracking (Dec 8):
The Tianjin-Moscow China-Europe Railway Express route integrated blockchain tracking for NEV shipments on Dec 8, covering battery health, temperature, and location data. The system provides real-time visibility for BYD and NIO, increasing on-time delivery rate to 99% and reducing insurance costs by 12%. It handles 380 weekly NEVs, up 9% week-over-week.
 

Qingdao, China

🔹 LNG Bunkering Service Serves 25 Vessels (Dec 10):
Qingdao Port’s LNG bunkering service expanded to 25 container ships by Dec 10, covering routes to South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The shore-based refueling stations cut vessel emissions by 40% per voyage, attracting CMA CGM to shift 50% of its Qingdao-call vessels to LNG fuel. The port plans to add a mobile LNG bunkering vessel by Q1 2026 to meet growing demand.
🔹 Qingdao-Incheon Route Reaches 800 Tons Weekly (Dec 9):
Qingdao Airlines’ Qingdao-Incheon cargo route processed 800 tons of semiconductor components this week (Dec 9), up 7% week-over-week, after adding a fourth weekday flight. The A321-200P2F freighters maintain 6-hour door-to-door delivery and a 99.9% on-time rate, supporting Samsung and LG’s year-end production schedules.
 

🌏International

Vietnam

🔹 Haiphong Port Launches Vietnam’s First Semi-Automated Terminal (Dec 7):
Vietnam’s Haiphong Port officially opened its first semi-automated container terminal on Dec 7, supported by Camco Technologies. The terminal features AI-powered stacking cranes and digital scheduling, increasing storage capacity by 30% and cutting vessel turnaround time by 10 hours. It handles 150,000 TEUs monthly, advancing Vietnam’s port digital transformation and regional transshipment capacity.
🔹 China-Vietnam Rail Cargo Hits 38,000 TEUs (Dec 10):
China-Vietnam cross-border rail moved 38,000 TEUs this week (Dec 10), a 9% week-over-week increase, following AI congestion avoidance tool adoption. The blockchain-enabled clearance system reduces border delays to 20 minutes, with shipments including textiles, electronics, and auto parts. Vietnam Railway installed IoT tracking on 200 additional railcars, enhancing cargo visibility.
 

South Korea

🔹 Busan Port’s Digital Twin Links to Shanghai (Dec 6):
Busan Port integrated its digital twin platform with Shanghai’s Yangshan Port on Dec 6, enabling seamless data sharing for Northeast Asia-Europe transshipment. The AI system optimizes berth allocation and cargo transfer, reducing coordination time by 50% and boosting joint throughput by 28%. It predicts cargo volumes with 94% accuracy, supporting peak-season efficiency.
🔹 Korean Air Boosts SAF Use to 4% for Pharma Flights (Dec 9):
Korean Air increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use to 4% for its Incheon-Singapore and Jakarta pharma flights on Dec 9, aligning with global decarbonization trends. The fuel reduces emissions by 73% compared to conventional options, maintaining GDP compliance. The 6x weekly flights carry 180 tons of vaccines monthly, up 12% week-over-week.
 

United States

🔹 DHL Partners with eBay for Japan-U.S. Green Shipping (Dec 7):
DHL Express Japan and eBay launched the “Go Green Plus” service on Dec 7, using SAF for Japan-U.S. cross-border e-commerce shipments. The partnership purchases 500 metric tons of SAF credits annually, reducing Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% for eBay’s Speedpak service. It supports eBay’s 2030 transportation emission reduction goals and DHL’s net-zero target by 2050.
🔹 LAX Green Cargo Zone Adds Hydrogen Cargo Planes (Dec 11):
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expanded its green cargo zone on Dec 11, introducing 2 hydrogen-powered cargo planes for short-haul U.S. routes. The planes cut emissions by 95% compared to jet fuel alternatives, complementing the zone’s 3 solar-powered warehouses and 20 electric vans. FedEx plans to operate the planes, moving 15% of its LAX short-haul cargo by Q1 2026.
 

Bangladesh

🔹 Chittagong Port’s Bay Terminal Ships 1,050 Electric Motorcycles Weekly (Dec 8):
Chittagong Port’s Bay Terminal increased weekly electric motorcycle shipments to Western Europe to 1,050 units on Dec 8, via its Rotterdam and Hamburg routes. The LNG-powered vessels and automated cranes reduce turnaround time by 9 hours, supporting Bangladesh’s 18% year-over-year growth in two-wheeler exports to the EU. The port added a dedicated NEV inspection zone to speed up clearance.
🔹 Trilateral Rail Service Carries 950 Tons Weekly (Dec 6):
The Bangladesh-India-Nepal cross-border rail service transported 950 tons of cargo this week (Dec 6), a 6% week-over-week rise, with shipments including cement, textiles, and agricultural machinery. The dual-weekly trains maintain a 0.008% lost cargo rate, thanks to IoT tracking, and cut transit time by 7 days compared to road transport.
 

Myanmar

🔹 Hsipaw Bridge Reopens for Fully Loaded Cargo Trucks (Dec 10):
Northern Myanmar’s Hsipaw Bridge reopened to fully loaded heavy-duty freight trucks on Dec 10, restoring full logistics links between Mandalay and China’s Yunnan province. The bridge now handles 600 tons of daily cargo, including agricultural products and minerals, easing bottlenecks for cross-border trade. It supports Myanmar’s export growth to China, with volumes expected to rise 20% month-over-month.
🔹 Yangon Port’s Cold Chain Reaches 650 Tons Weekly (Dec 11):
Yangon Port’s upgraded cold chain facility processed 650 tons of seafood, fruits, and rice this week (Dec 11), up 8% week-over-week. The IoT-monitored facility added a third -40°C freezer section, reducing spoilage rates to 0.6%. Thirty-five new exporters joined the service, expanding reach to ASEAN and Chinese markets and boosting agricultural export revenue.

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