— Haitong Terminal’s '15th Five-Year Plan' New Chapter: Empowering a Stronger Trade Nation through Collaborative Innovation

Recently, the Haitong Automobile Ro-Ro Terminal at Waigaoqiao, Shanghai, has been a hive of activity. As the Ro-Ro vessel 'Grand Cosmo' departed for Manta Port, Ecuador, carrying nearly a thousand vehicles from brands like MG, Changan, and Chery, the 'setting sail' of Chinese automobiles has once again accelerated.

Core Data: Witnessing the 'Acceleration' of Chinese Exports

As China’s largest specialized automobile Ro-Ro terminal, Haitong Terminal has become a vital window into the resilience of China’s foreign trade and the intrinsic momentum of its automotive industry

High-Efficiency Operations: In 2025, the terminal exported 1.457 million vehicles (a 15% year-on-year increase), averaging nearly 4,000 vehicles per day. This means that every 30 seconds, a Chinese-made vehicle sets off from here for the global market.

Scale Leap: During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, Haitong’s total throughput surged from 2.06 million vehicles in 2021 to 3.98 million in 2025, an increase of over 90%. Notably, export volume jumped from 900,000 to 2.74 million units.

Record-Breaking Trade: Supported by efficient port services, Shanghai’s total import and export volume reached a historic high of 4.51 trillion RMB in 2025, with exports growing by 10.8%.

Innovation in Model: 'Two Ports, Three Locations' Resolving Supply Chain Pain Points

Facing complex challenges in the global shipping market, Haitong Terminal has integrated resources to build a 'Two Ports, Three Locations' integrated model, coordinating operations across Waigaoqiao, Lingang, and Taicang:

Resource Activation: By deeply integrating Shanghai Port’s mature international shipping network with the additional operational capacities of Taicang and Lingang.

Cost Reduction & Efficiency: This model effectively addresses pain points such as tight shipping schedules and limited space, reducing logistics costs and supply chain risks for enterprises.

Multi-Dimensional Synergy: With 12 international Ro-Ro routes covering 295 ports in 135 countries and regions, the 'water-to-water' transshipment volume exceeded 200,000 units in 2025, creating a multi-node, resilient global logistics network.

Outlook for the '15th Five-Year Plan': A New Journey Toward Green and Smart Operations

In alignment with the national strategy to 'promote trade innovation' and 'accelerate the building of a strong trade nation,' Haitong Terminal will focus on two strategic frontiers during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period:

Building 'Near-Zero Carbon' Green Ports: We aim to build an integrated 'Solar-Wind-Storage' green energy system by increasing photovoltaic coverage and self-sufficiency in green electricity. Furthermore, we will optimize multi-modal transport (road, rail, and water) to achieve full-link low-carbon operations and a sustainable green supply chain.

Driving Intelligent Production Transformation: We are accelerating the deep application of digital and automated technologies. By establishing a unified data foundation and deploying automated guided vehicles (AGVs) alongside localized AI decision-making systems, we are spearheading the transformation of port production models.

As a pivotal node in global trade, Haitong Terminal is more than just a gateway for vehicle exports; it is a vital link in the global value chain. Moving forward, we will continue to optimize and upgrade, providing higher-quality services to help Chinese automotive brands take center stage worldwide.