As the Chinese New Year approaches, the pre-holiday shipping peak has arrived as scheduled, bringing the traditional surge in concentrated export shipments. Across the country, the port and maritime logistics sector is now confronting a critical operational test. In the face of this formidable challenge, YANTIAN has remained resilient, working hand in hand with industry partners, relevant government authorities, and port supervisory authorities to advance against headwinds and jointly navigate this demanding period, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of supply chains.
The "Sino–Dutch Green Logistics Corridor Communication Session" was successfully held at YANTIAN.
Crossing mountains and seas for long-awaited reunions, travellers pack their bags with blessings from home before embarking on their next departure. On the eve of New Year's Day in 2026, the COSCO SHIPPING SPAIN docked at YANTIAN as scheduled. Aboard this ocean giant laden with "China’s Smart Manufacturing," stories of "going home" and "setting off again" were already unfolding.
On January 15, 2026, the 2026 Cross-Border E-commerce Industry Data Report Conference, hosted by the Shenzhen Cross-Border E-commerce Association, was successfully held.
Recently, Guo Rongjun, former Vice Mayor of Shenzhen and Honorary President of the Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, together with Executive President Guo Xiaohui and the delegation, visited YANTIAN, a vice-president unit of the Association.
Recently, YANTIAN has achieved a series of landmark breakthroughs in green shipping, including the first green methanol bunkering operation in the Greater Bay Area and Shenzhen's first bonded LNG bunkering at anchorage. These milestones underscore YANTIAN's commitment to advancing development while ensuring safety.
On January 6, CCTV 13's Xinwen Lianbo aired a feature report titled "The First Foreign Trade Order of the New Year in a Major Trading City' as part of its special column "Frontline Perspectives Toward the 15th Five-Year Plan," highlighting Shenzhen's foreign trade performance (see details below).
At the beginning of 2026, to express sincere appreciation for the continued trust and support of its partners, YANTIAN hosted an Intermodal Transportation Customer Communication Session. The event provided an opportunity to strengthen long-standing partnerships and jointly explore new opportunities for the future development of intermodal transport.
Recently, the 2025 Directory of Key Cross-Border E-Commerce Contact Enterprises by the CCPIT (the "Directory"), compiled by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and organised by the CCPIT Commercial Sub-Council, was officially released. YANTIAN has once again been selected, becoming the only port enterprise nationwide to be included and achieving consecutive inclusion in both 2024 and 2025.
On January 8, 2026, with the strong support and professional guidance of governments and relevant authorities at all levels, Phase II of the battery swap station project jointly developed by YANTIAN and CATL Qiji was officially commissioned.
Guided by the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, and jointly organised by the Shenzhen Youth Academy with the support of the Youth Work Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the "Youth Voices on Innovation—Shenzhen Youth Case Showcase on Party-Building Empowerment for Breakthroughs, Youth Contributions to a Strong Industrial Base" concluded successfully.
Recently, the National Committee of the Chinese Seamen & Construction Workers' Union issued an official circular commending collectives and individuals that demonstrated outstanding performance during the 14th Five-Year Plan period in the nationwide leading labour and skills competition themed "Building World-Class Ports."
The 2025 Awards Ceremony for National (Shenzhen) Excellent Enterprises with Foreign Investment together with the Awards Ceremony for Shenzhen Outstanding Managers of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, was successfully held in Shenzhen on December 16, 2025.
On December 19, at ZIM's 2025 Customer Appreciation Gala, YANTIAN was honoured as the "South China Preferred Port for Cross-Border E-commerce", standing out as the only port to receive this distinction.