2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. Over these 45 years, Shenzhen has been committed to building a globally influential international integrated transport hub. Airports, seaports, high-speed rail stations, and other mega transport hubs have been efficiently interconnected to form a seamlessly integrated super system, creating a "sea-land-air-rail" integrated super gateway. By 2030, Shenzhen aims to become a globally significant logistics center and an international integrated transport hub city, with its transport development level ranking among the world's best, further solidifying its position as a globally influential economic center and modern international metropolis.
Leading the Way: Over 10 Pioneering Achievements Nationally and Industry-Wide As a pioneering demonstration zone of socialism with Chinese characteristics and a core engine city of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen has continuously advanced its transport infrastructure, focusing on external connectivity, regional integration, urban convenience, and green safety. It has achieved over 10 pioneering and industry-leading milestones, supporting national strategies and missions. Key achievements include: - In 2021, Shenzhen became the first city globally to achieve 100% electrification of buses and taxis. - In 2021, it introduced China's first smart connected vehicle regulations, the *Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Intelligent Connected Vehicle Management Regulations*. - In 2023, Mawan Port became the Greater Bay Area's first 5G smart port. - In 2023, it enacted China's first low-altitude economy legislation, the *Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Low-Altitude Economy Industry Promotion Regulations*. - In 2024, Shenzhen's subway passenger flow intensity and network density ranked first nationally. - Its road network density reached 8.5 km/km², the highest in China. - Port shore power coverage exceeded 85%, leading coastal ports in usage scale. - For five consecutive years, Shenzhen has had the fastest peak-hour traffic speed among first-tier cities. - Shenzhen Airport has won the ACI Asia-Pacific Best Airport Award for five straight years. - Shenzhen Port's LNG handling volume has ranked first nationally for four years. - The market value of its logistics and supply chain listed companies has led China for five years.
Seamless Integration: A Super Transport Hub with Efficient "Sea-Land-Air-Rail" Connectivity Shenzhen's transport hub system is visionary and strategically advanced. Its aviation hub, centered around Shenzhen Airport on the eastern Pearl River Delta, features three 4F-class runways, T3 Terminal, and a satellite hall. Future plans include three terminal areas (T1, T2, T3), three cargo zones, and expanded capacity to handle 100 million passengers and 5 million tons of cargo annually.
In seaport development, Shenzhen Port comprises western (Nanshan, Dachan Bay, Xiaodan Island, Bao'an) and eastern (Yantian, Dapeng) port areas, with 144 berths, including 75 10,000-ton berths and 47 dedicated container berths. Shekou Cruise Home Port accommodates 220,000-GT and 100,000-GT cruise ships, serving global vessels.
Rail infrastructure is equally robust, with existing lines like the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail and future expansions to include five major (Shenzhen, Shenzhen North, Xili, Airport East, Shenzhen Pingshan) and five auxiliary hubs, targeting 120 million annual passengers. The Pinghu South Comprehensive Logistics Hub, a national logistics hub, spans 1,200 acres and enhances rail-sea intermodal transport.
Road logistics hubs will optimize urban and regional freight efficiency, with three planned peripheral hubs.
Global Connectivity: Enhancing Travel to Major Cities Worldwide Shenzhen Airport serves 55 international passenger and 43 cargo destinations. Shenzhen Port connects over 300 ports in 100+ countries via 276 international shipping routes. Its external transport network includes 11 highways, 4 national railways, 4 national roads, and 4 high-grade waterways, enabling 12-hour access to 60% of China's major cities and 40% global "123" fast logistics coverage. Future plans prioritize: 1. Boosting Shenzhen's global hub status with projects like the Western Channel Phase II, T2 Terminal, and Yantian Port East expansion. 2. Accelerating Shenzhen Metropolitan Area integration via expressway upgrades and intercity rail (e.g., Shenzhen-Dongguan, Shenzhen-Huizhou). 3. Strengthening the Greater Bay Area core with projects like the Shenzhen-Zhuhai Passage and Shenzhen-Jiangxi Railway.
By 2035, Shenzhen aims for 90%+ 12-hour global city access (up from 40%) and 100% "123" logistics coverage (up from 40%), with 1-hour connectivity to all Greater Bay Area urban cores.
Four First-Class Pillars: Elevating Shenzhen's Transport Hub Status First-class facilities, technology, management, and services underpin Shenzhen's rise as a global logistics and transport hub. Key 2024-2025 milestones: - Shenzhen Airport handled 61.48 million passengers and 1.88 million tons of cargo in 2024; Jan-Oct 2025 saw 7.94% YoY passenger growth (54.94 million) and 11.1% cargo growth (1.68 million tons). - Shenzhen Port processed 33.4 million TEUs in 2024 and 29.34 million TEUs (Jan-Oct 2025, +6.06% YoY), ranking top-four globally and third in China. - The *China Merchants Yidun*, China's first five-star-flag luxury cruise, debuted at Shekou.
Infrastructure expansions include the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link (peak daily traffic: 181,600 vehicles), Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Rail (2024 rail passengers: 106.67 million, +12.59% YoY), and key tunnels/expressways boosting road network density to 657 km.
Innovations in Transport: - Low-altitude economy: 776,000 drone cargo flights in 2024, supported by national demonstration zone status. - Smart transport: 2,100 km of open autonomous vehicle test roads and 4 self-driving bus lines under the *Intelligent Connected Vehicle Regulations*.
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