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EXTRANS GLOBAL - Weekly Logistics Operation Update - Week 51-2025

📌Weekly Logistics Highlights

 This week’s global logistics sector was driven by AI-powered operational upgrades, sustainable fuel innovation, cross-border route densification, and year-end supply chain optimization. Hong Kong expanded its low-altitude network across the Greater Bay Area, while China’s ports led intelligent transformation with award-winning smart scheduling systems. Internationally, Southeast Asia deepened inter-regional connectivity, and major carriers scaled low-carbon fuel trials, reinforcing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across key trade corridors as the year draws to a close.
 

🇨🇳 China

Hong Kong, China

🔹 Low-Altitude Logistics Connects Macau (Dec 16):
Hong Kong’s low-altitude logistics hub extended its eVTOL network to Macau on Dec 16, adding 3 daily round trips between Cyberport and Macau International Airport. The 42-kilometer route carries 350kg of high-value electronics and luxury goods per flight, completing journeys in 45 minutes—45% faster than road transport. It integrates with the existing Greater Bay Area low-altitude network, advancing the cluster’s goal of 18 daily cross-border flights by year-end.
🔹 Low-Altitude Cargo Insurance Covers Macau Routes (Dec 18):
Hong Kong Insurance Authority expanded its dedicated low-altitude logistics insurance scheme on Dec 18, extending coverage to the new Macau route. The updated scheme adds cargo delay compensation and cross-border liability protection, reducing operators’ risk costs by 12%. It supports the hub’s target of handling 70,000 tons of annual low-altitude cargo by 2026, with a 24-hour cross-border claims process.
 

Shenzhen, China

🔹 SF Express Launches GBA Low-Altitude Pharma Hub (Dec 15):
SF Express inaugurated a regional low-altitude pharmaceutical logistics hub in Shenzhen on Dec 15, integrating its existing routes to Hainan, Dongguan, and Huizhou. The hub uses AI to optimize drone scheduling, maintaining a 2-8°C environment for vaccines and biologics, and cutting inter-regional delivery time by 65%. It handles 200kg of daily pharma shipments, with a 100% on-time rate and 0.01% spoilage rate.
🔹 Yantian Port’s Hydrogen Fleet Hits 65k TEU Weekly (Dec 17):
Yantian Port’s hydrogen-powered fleet—14 cranes and 13 tugboats—processed a new high of 65,000 TEUs this week (Dec 17), driven by year-end Europe and ASEAN-bound shipments. The zero-carbon equipment reduced CO₂ emissions by 8,500 tons, with loading efficiency 35% higher than diesel alternatives. The port’s two hydrogen refueling stations operated at 95% capacity, supporting 24/7 peak-season operations.
 

Guangzhou, China

🔹 China-Europe South Corridor Adds Vienna Route (Dec 14):
Building on the Budapest service, Guangzhou launched a China-Europe Railway Express route to Vienna on Dec 14, via the “Iron-Sea-Iron” south corridor. The 15-day service transports 1,600 tons monthly of auto parts and consumer electronics, bypassing geopolitical risks and cutting transit time by 9 days compared to sea routes. It strengthens Guangzhou’s trade links with Central Europe, targeting 18,000 tons of annual cargo volume.
🔹 Guangzhou Port Links to Beibu Gulf-Brunei Route (Dec 19):
Guangzhou Port Group signed a cooperation agreement with Beibu Gulf International Port Group on Dec 19, integrating with the upgraded Beibu Gulf-Brunei Muara Port route. The collaboration enables cargo transshipment between Guangzhou and Brunei in 12 days, supporting regional export initiatives. It transports cement, fruits, and aluminum products, cutting logistics costs for manufacturers by 8% and expanding ASEAN trade corridors.
 

Shanghai, China

🔹 CargoWareX Adopts Huawei’s Logistics Smart Scheduling Engine (Dec 15):
WallTech integrated Huawei’s newly launched Logistics Intelligent Planning and Scheduling Engine into its CargoWareX platform on Dec 15. The engine uses Triplet Transformer AI models to optimize cross-border e-commerce shipping plans, improving prediction accuracy by 20% and reducing scheduling time by 50%. It integrates with Amazon and TikTok Shop, supporting 45% more daily orders during year-end peak season.
🔹 Yangshan Port’s Autonomous Fleet Reaches 4,000 TEU Daily (Dec 18):
Yangshan Port’s 85-unit autonomous truck fleet increased daily handling capacity to 4,000 TEUs on Dec 18, a 5% week-over-week rise. The 5G/LiDAR-equipped trucks maintained a 0.001% error rate, cutting labor costs by 70%. The port’s AI berth allocation system reduced vessel waiting time by 30%, handling 32 container ships this week amid peak demand.
 

Tianjin, China

🔹 Zero-Carbon Terminal Breaks 130k TEU Weekly Record (Dec 19):
Tianjin Port’s fully automated zero-carbon terminal processed 130,000 TEUs this week (Dec 19), a new milestone driven by new energy vehicle (NEV) shipments to Europe. Powered by wind-solar hybrid energy and hydrogen equipment, the terminal reduced emissions by 94% compared to traditional facilities. It handled 31 container ships, with unloading efficiency 55% higher than industry averages, supported by real-time energy management.
🔹 Tianjin-Moscow Route Adds Vienna Transshipment (Dec 14):
The Tianjin-Moscow China-Europe Railway Express route added a transshipment link to Vienna on Dec 14, expanding access to Central Europe. The service now carries 400 weekly NEVs (up 5% week-over-week) for BYD and NIO, with blockchain tracking covering battery health and location. It maintains a 99.2% on-time delivery rate, reducing insurance costs by 15% for exporters.
 

Qingdao, China

🔹 Qingdao Port’s AI Scheduling Agent Wins National Award (Dec 13):
Qingdao Port’s “Port Full-Factor Intelligent Scheduling Agent,” developed with Huawei, won the top Special Recommendation Award at the first National Comprehensive Transportation Large Model Agent Innovation Application Competition on Dec 13. The AI system reduces terminal plan generation time from hours to minutes (26x faster) and boosts overall operational efficiency by 10%. It optimizes berth, yard, and equipment coordination, cutting carbon emissions and enhancing customer experience.
🔹 Qingdao-Incheon Route Hits 850 Tons Weekly (Dec 17):
Qingdao Airlines’ Qingdao-Incheon cargo route processed 850 tons of semiconductor components this week (Dec 17), up 6% week-over-week, after adding a fifth weekly 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 and shipment deadlines.
 

🌏International

Vietnam

🔹 Haiphong Port’s Semi-Automated Terminal Handles 160k TEUs Monthly (Dec 16):
Vietnam’s Haiphong Port announced its new semi-automated terminal reached 160,000 TEUs monthly capacity on Dec 16, a 7% increase since launch. The AI-powered stacking cranes and digital scheduling cut vessel turnaround time by 12 hours, supporting Vietnam’s export growth of textiles and electronics. It integrates with China-Vietnam rail networks, reducing cross-border logistics delays by 25%.
🔹 China-Vietnam Rail Cargo Reaches 41,000 TEUs (Dec 18):
China-Vietnam cross-border rail moved 41,000 TEUs this week (Dec 18), an 8% week-over-week increase, driven by year-end manufacturing shipments. The blockchain-enabled clearance system reduces border delays to 18 minutes, with IoT tracking on 500 railcars enhancing cargo visibility. The route’s growth supports Vietnam’s position as a key ASEAN manufacturing and transshipment hub.
 

South Korea

🔹 Busan Port Deepens Digital Twin Collaboration with GBA Ports (Dec 15):
Busan Port expanded its digital twin platform integration to include Hong Kong and Shenzhen ports on Dec 15, optimizing Northeast Asia-Europe transshipment. The AI system reduces cross-port coordination time by 55% and boosts joint throughput by 30%, with 95% accurate cargo volume forecasting. It supports peak-season efficiency, handling 450,000 TEUs this week across connected hubs.
🔹 Korean Air Increases SAF Use to 5% for Pharma Flights (Dec 17):
Korean Air raised sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use to 5% for its Incheon-Singapore and Jakarta pharma flights on Dec 17, aligning with global decarbonization goals. The fuel reduces emissions by 74% compared to conventional options, maintaining GDP compliance. The 7x weekly flights carry 200 tons of vaccines monthly, up 11% week-over-week, meeting Southeast Asia’s healthcare demand.
 

United States

🔹 Maersk Tests E50 Ethanol-Methanol Blend on Container Ships (Dec 14):
Maersk launched trials of a 50% ethanol-50% methanol (E50) blend fuel on its “LAURA MAERSK” container ship on Dec 14, expanding its low-carbon fuel portfolio. The test follows successful E10 blend trials, with the dual-fuel vessel maintaining engine performance while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Maersk plans to scale the pilot to Far East-Northwest Europe routes in 2026, advancing shipping decarbonization.
🔹 LAX Green Cargo Zone Adds Ethanol-Fueled Vans (Dec 16):
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expanded its green cargo zone on Dec 16, introducing 25 ethanol-fueled cargo vans for last-mile delivery. The vans cut emissions by 80% compared to diesel alternatives, complementing existing solar-powered warehouses and hydrogen planes. FedEx and UPS will operate the vans, moving 20% of their LAX short-haul cargo by Q1 2026.
 

Bangladesh

🔹 Chittagong Port’s Bay Terminal Ships 1,100 Electric Motorcycles Weekly (Dec 15):
Chittagong Port’s Bay Terminal increased weekly electric motorcycle shipments to Western Europe to 1,100 units on Dec 15, via its Rotterdam and Hamburg routes. The LNG-powered vessels and automated cranes reduce turnaround time by 10 hours, supporting Bangladesh’s 20% year-over-year growth in two-wheeler exports to the EU. The port’s dedicated NEV inspection zone cuts clearance time by 30%.
🔹 Trilateral Rail Service Carries 1,000 Tons Weekly (Dec 13):
The Bangladesh-India-Nepal cross-border rail service transported 1,000 tons of cargo this week (Dec 13), a 5% week-over-week rise, with shipments including cement, textiles, and agricultural machinery. The dual-weekly trains maintain a 0.005% lost cargo rate, thanks to IoT tracking, and cut transit time by 7 days compared to road transport, boosting trilateral trade confidence.
 

Myanmar

🔹 Mandalay-Yunnan Cross-Border Cargo Volumes Rise 25% (Dec 18):
Cross-border cargo flows between Mandalay and China’s Yunnan province increased 25% week-over-week by Dec 18, following the full reopening of Hsipaw Bridge. The bridge now handles 700 tons of daily cargo, including agricultural products and minerals, easing logistics bottlenecks. Myanmar’s cross-border trade with Yunnan is expected to grow 30% month-over-month by year-end.
🔹 Yangon Port’s Cold Chain Reaches 700 Tons Weekly (Dec 19):
Yangon Port’s upgraded cold chain facility processed 700 tons of seafood, fruits, and rice this week (Dec 19), up 8% week-over-week. The IoT-monitored facility added a fourth -40°C freezer section, reducing spoilage rates to 0.5%. Forty new exporters joined the service, expanding reach to ASEAN and Chinese markets and driving agricultural export revenue growth of 15% month-over-month.
 

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