Yunnan Yuxi International Logistics Port Project
China
Proposed
Transport Infrastructure
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Yunnan’s strategic geographic location makes it a key gateway for China’s regional trade and cooperation with South and Southeast Asia. Yuxi, a prefecture-level city at the heart of the Central Yunnan City Cluster, serves as a vital transportation hub intersected by the China-Laos Railway, Kunming-Hanoi International Highway, and Kunming-Bangkok International Highway.
Yuxi aims to establish itself as a leading international logistics gateway serving Southeast Asian markets. The Yunnan Yuxi International Logistics Port (the Port) is a flagship initiative under this strategy, designed to develop a comprehensive transport hub integrating large-scale warehousing, cold chain logistics, cross-border trade services, regional distribution, and multimodal transport. In 2024, the Port handled about 52.3 million tonnes of freight, which is projected to increase to 79.4 million tonnes by 2030. The Project seeks to address critical infrastructure gaps in the Port’s main area, the Yanhe Zone.
The Project comprises the following components:
Component 1: Integrated Customs Area. Includes customs inspection and quarantine facilities, along with a dedicated railway siding to facilitate efficient cross-border logistics.
Component 2: Multimodal Transport Area. Comprises transit warehouses and a dedicated container yard, supported by loading and unloading equipment to enhance multimodal transport operations.
Component 3: Regional Distribution Area. Features normal-temperature distribution warehouses complemented by trading facilities and exhibition spaces to support regional distribution and commercial activities.
Component 4: Cold Chain Logistics Area. Includes advanced cold storage facilities equipped with multi-temperature zones and smart management systems to ensure efficient and reliable cold chain logistics.
Component 5: Auxiliary Facilities. Encompasses supporting infrastructure such as rooftop solar modules, internal roads, and ancillary buildings to improve the overall functionality and sustainability of the Port.
Component 6: Digital Infrastructure and Capacity Building. Includes the establishment of a logistics command center integrated with a smart logistics IT platform, along with capacity building initiatives such as staff training, domestic study visits, and the organization of forums and seminars.
The Project outputs are expected to lead to the following outcomes: (i) reduced transportation costs; (ii) shorter customs clearance time; (iii) decreased cargo transit time; (iv) enhanced storage services; (v) lower spoilage rate for agricultural products; and (vi) reduced CO2 emissions.