Yangpu Port, a cornerstone of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) initiative, is rapidly transforming into a globally competitive logistics hub as of November 2025. Leveraging its strategic location in Danzhou, the port has accelerated infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms this year to strengthen its role in international trade networks.
Recent developments include the completion of a new deep-water container terminal and streamlined customs procedures under Hainan FTP's 'zero-tariff' policies. These advancements position Yangpu as a critical gateway for Asian exports to global markets, particularly benefiting businesses in ASEAN countries and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Analysts note that Yangpu's cross-border e-commerce logistics park, launched earlier this year, has already attracted over $2 billion in overseas investments. The port's integration with the newly operational Hainan Cross-Border Service Platform demonstrates China's commitment to open, rules-based trade systems.
As the December 2025 deadline approaches for Hainan FTP's first-phase development goals, Yangpu Port stands as a test case for China's next-generation trade infrastructure. Its success could redefine maritime logistics patterns across the Asia-Pacific region.
