Qianhai · Greater Bay Area

ASEAN Direct Import into China & Transshipment Hub

Multi-Country Consolidation Centre · Multi Combine-Transport Centre

Founded by C A N QIANHAI LIMITED 錦龍前海集運有限公司

Transshipment Hub

Handle international transshipment cargoes

Inbound Consolidation Hub

Handle China import cargoes

Outbound Consolidation Hub

Handle China local export and T/S cargoes

Platform

The Background of MCC QIANHAI Platform

Software supported by MCC QIANHAI supervise policy; hardware supported by China Merchants facilities across the Greater Bay Area.

Software & policy

Three transportation modes apply to functional combine on optional import / export worldwide / Qianhai shipment — transshipment, inbound consolidation, and outbound consolidation.

  • Transshipment Hub: Handle international transshipment cargoes
  • Inbound Consolidation Hub: Handle China import cargoes
  • Outbound Consolidation Hub: Handle China local export and T/S cargoes

Hardware & terminals

Strategic location of Shekou in the Greater Bay Area.

Shekou 蛇口
Shekou 蛇口
Da Chan Bay 大铲湾
Da Chan Bay 大铲湾
Nansha 南沙
Nansha 南沙
Huangpu 黄埔
Huangpu 黄埔
Kwai Chung 葵涌
Kwai Chung 葵涌
Yantian 盐田
Yantian 盐田

Overview of MCC QIANHAI Platform

Bridges connected warehouse & terminals — save time and cost.

Terminal

Shekou terminal

20min

via special tunnel

Warehouse

MCC Warehouse

Direct connectivity between container terminal and consolidation warehouse reduces drayage time, customs handling, and overall landed cost for import, export, and transshipment cargo.

  • Terminal-to-warehouse link without unnecessary cross-city drayage
  • Faster customs and consolidation handoff in Qianhai
  • Lower landed cost for import, export, and transshipment

Weekly Services Coverage to / from Shekou

124

Services

Asia, Middle East, Red Sea — over 83% of total services

18

Services / week

Trans-Pacific

14

Services / week

Europe, Mediterranean

11

Services / week

Oceania, Africa, etc.

Trade lineShenzhen market share
Gulf & Red Sea
95%
Intra Asia
82%
Australia
67%
Africa
100%
Europe
14%
America
19%
Total
63%
Global service map

News Broadcast Event

Shenzhen Customs · Qianhai Multi-Country Consolidation Centre

October 18, 2018

Customs news broadcast at Qianhai MCC

Greater Bay Area logistics innovation · supervised consolidation

On October 18, 2018, Shenzhen Customs hosted a news broadcast event at the Qianhai Multi-Country Consolidation Centre.

Over 200 guests from well-known consolidators, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders attended to learn about the MCC platform and supervised consolidation policy.

MCC centre
CIMC facility

The Concept of MCC QIANHAI Platform

Consolidation flow for export, import, and trans-shipment.

Export

Local Export Consolidation in Shenzhen

  • Direct Export from Shenzhen
  • Groupage to Hongkong

Import & Trans-shipment

Ship to Hong Kong

  • Ship to C&N China
  • Ship to Oversea
  • Truck to China

International Trade Status

Scale of China trade flows over the last decade — by mode and handling type.

Figures illustrate market size; MCC Qianhai focuses on consolidation-friendly CFS flows.

~73% of mix

12

trillion CNY

Traditional trade

Full-container movements

~23% of mix

3.7

trillion CNY

Small wholesale

Carton-level shipments

~4% of mix

0.7

trillion CNY

B2C e-commerce

Parcel logistics

How cargo is handled

Share of annual movement by terminal handling model

  • Container yard (CY)2%
  • CFS consolidation20%

Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Outlook

Qianhai Bay · logistics, bonded trade & innovation

Shenzhen Qianhaiwan is a rapidly developing technology hub in the Qianhai special economic zone. With strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and an excellent transportation and logistics network, Qianhaiwan is ideal for transportation and logistics industries.

The area hosts research institutions, universities, and innovation centers — a vibrant environment for startups, established tech companies, and financial institutions.

Overall, Qianhaiwan is a destination for companies seeking to grow in logistics, with superlative connectivity, infrastructure, and a supportive business environment.

International Trans-shipment Features

  • Groupage with South China & Shanghai/Ningbo and other China cargoes into one box to Shekou
  • No declaration required within 14 days for international trans-shipment cargo
  • International trans-shipment cargo remains under customs custody until re-consolidation to export within 14 days

South China Direct Inbound Features

Direct discharge from Shekou
Same-day arrival at MCC Centre for unpack
Customs brokerage service
ASEAN tax-free applicable
Door delivery service provided

Advantages of Using MCC QIANHAI Platform

Fastest

Qianhai is strategically located near major ports and transportation hubs, which can result in faster shipping times and reduced transit costs.

Convenient

Qianhai provides a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to import goods, with streamlined customs clearance and support services.

Cost Effective

Importing from Qianhai can often result in lower prices due to tax incentives, lower labor costs, and streamlined supply chains.

Time Correlation

Transit time comparison: Hong Kong route vs Qianhai MCC route.

LaneHong KongQianhai
Regional distribution1–2 days1–2 days
Cross-border trucking5–7 days2 days
Consolidation + export1–2 days1 day
Destination delivery2–3 daysDestination

Local & Hong Kong Export Features

  • South China cargoes: VAT tax refund available after delivery into MCC Centre
  • Hong Kong LCL: pick up in Hong Kong and barge to Qianhai for consolidation with South China local export
  • No customs inspection / no customs declaration for Hong Kong LCL to Qianhai
  • Lower transport cost vs cross-border for Shenzhen LCL to Hong Kong

Exhibition

CIIE · 2020

MCC QIANHAI Platform at the China International Import Expo

Industry visibility & partnerships

The popularity of the MCC QIANHAI platform as a transportation and logistics solution has increased through exhibition and widespread industry exposure in recent years.

Media & platform briefing
Client consultation at the booth
Qianhai bonded zone showcase
FS International · import LCL
Comprehensive bonded zone branding
Global logistics networking

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Announcement

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Announcement

Qianhai Official Announcement

Latest updates from the Qianhai cooperation zone and MCC operations.

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