Shanghai sets course for a stronger global shipping hub

Shanghai has issued a plan to accelerate its development as an international shipping center.

Shanghai advances digital transformation in shipping and trade

Shanghai has been advancing the digitization of the entire shipping and trade chain, linking foreign trade companies, carriers, port operators, logistics firms, and regulatory authorities through shared data platforms and electronic documents.

Why global shipping firms choose Shanghai's North Bund

Hongkou district is home to the North Bund, a major hub for shipping services and corporate headquarters. More than 4,600 major shipping enterprises have established a presence within an area of a few square kilometers of the district.

Shanghai's ship exports top 40 billion yuan in first 7 months

Shanghai's ship exports totaled 40.09 billion yuan ($5.96 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 64.1 percent year-on-year, according to Shanghai Customs.

Changning aviation plan targets global links, low-altitude growth

Shanghai's Changning district has released its 2026–30 aviation services development plan.

Shanghai eyes 58m TEUs container throughput in 15th Five-Year Plan

By 2030, Shanghai aims to achieve more than 58 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in annual container throughput and 150 million air passenger trips, reinforcing its status as a global shipping hub.

Advanced deep-sea cable-laying vessel enters service in Shanghai

The Tian Yi Ling Hang Zhe, an advanced subsea fiber-optic cable-laying vessel designed for deep-sea operations, has entered service in Shanghai's Chongming district.

Shanghai sets 2030 targets for international shipping center

Shanghai has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen its role as an international shipping center.

Shanghai ranks second among shipping centers

Shanghai has ranked second among leading international shipping centers, according to a report released on July 10.

Shanghai's first maritime export pre-warehouse for cross-border e-commerce completes test

A batch of cross-border export goods arrived at Yangshan Port on June 26 after completing transit customs declarations at the Fengxian Comprehensive Bonded Zone's Cross-border E-commerce Maritime Export Pre-Warehouse.