On April 24, Shanghai’s Qingpu District Baihe Town launched a new cross-border e-commerce sea-air multimodal transport route. The first container truck loaded with goods departed from the Baihe Pre-collection Warehouse, marking the official opening of the “Baihe collection—direct truck to Dongguan—sea to Hong Kong Airport” corridor.

The Baihe Pre-collection Warehouse is a core project of Shanghai’s first “cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt” pilot zone. Since its operation in September 2025, it has handled 1,332 containers and 707,000 items for cross-border e-commerce sea export, with a total value exceeding $100 million, establishing an effective model of “collection hub and consolidation for export.”

In March, Baihe Town studied the Hong Kong Airport air cargo center model in Dongguan and completed route testing and business coordination within just one month.

The first “Shanghai-Hong Kong express” from the Baihe Pre-collection Warehouse enabled consolidated goods from the Yangtze River Delta to be collected and packed in Baihe, then shipped directly to the Dongguan air cargo center for customs clearance, security checks, and palletization, before being sent to Hong Kong Airport for loading. This process allows for “one-time declaration, one-time inspection, and no unpacking throughout the journey.”

This new route provides a compliant and efficient export path for special goods such as battery-powered items, expected to reduce overall logistics costs by over 30% and improve total transit time by about 40%.

Qingpu District Baihe Town

Qingpu District’s Baihe Town is a historic water town in Shanghai, known for its well-preserved ancient bridges, canals, and traditional architecture. Its history dates back over 1,000 years, flourishing as a commercial hub during the Ming and Qing dynasties due to its strategic location along waterways. Today, it offers visitors a glimpse into Jiangnan’s cultural heritage, with landmarks like the centuries-old Yijing Bridge and local folk customs.

Baihe Pre-collection Warehouse

The Baihe Pre-collection Warehouse is a significant archaeological site in China, dating back to the Neolithic period, where a large number of jade and stone artifacts were discovered. It is believed to have served as a centralized storage or workshop for jade processing, providing crucial evidence of early jade craftsmanship and trade networks in the ancient Liangzhu culture. The site offers valuable insights into the social organization and technological advancements of prehistoric Chinese societies.

Dongguan

Dongguan is a major manufacturing hub in China’s Guangdong Province, historically known for its rapid economic transformation from an agricultural region into a global center for electronics and industrial production. Its cultural heritage includes sites like the Opium War Museum, which commemorates the Lin Zexu-led campaign against the opium trade in the 19th century. Today, Dongguan blends its industrial legacy with modern urban development, offering a mix of historical landmarks and contemporary attractions.

Hong Kong Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, opened in 1998 to replace the overcrowded Kai Tak Airport. Built on a large artificial island through extensive land reclamation, it was a key part of the ambitious “Airport Core Programme” infrastructure project. Today, it serves as a major global aviation hub, consistently ranking among the world’s busiest airports for both passenger and cargo traffic.

Yangtze River Delta

The Yangtze River Delta is a major economic and cultural region in eastern China, encompassing Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. Historically, it has been a hub of trade, agriculture, and innovation for centuries, with cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou flourishing during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, it is one of the world’s most dynamic urban clusters, driving China’s modern economy through industry, technology, and global commerce.

Dongguan air cargo center

The Dongguan Air Cargo Center is a major logistics hub located in Guangdong Province, China, designed to handle the region’s booming trade and manufacturing exports. Opened in the early 2000s, it has since expanded to become one of the busiest air freight terminals in the Pearl River Delta, connecting Dongguan’s industries to global markets. The center plays a key role in supporting the city’s reputation as a global manufacturing powerhouse.