The Hongqiao CBD Bonded Logistics Center (Type B) processed over 14 million import orders in 2025. [Photo/WeChat ID: hongqiaoshangwuqu]
A multi-chain collaborative digital supervision model introduced by Xinzhuang Customs has significantly boosted the cross-border e-commerce industry in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD).
This initiative marks a successful case study among the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone-linked innovation zones, implementing innovative reforms to foster the development of unique local industries.
Empowered by blockchain technology, this model has enhanced regulatory efficiency. The use of digital tools has significantly improved customs clearance processes, reducing bottlenecks and allowing for faster delivery times. This improvement better meets consumer demand for quick services, especially during peak shopping periods like the "Double Eleven" shopping carnival.
As a result, the Hongqiao CBD Bonded Logistics Center (Type B) has emerged as a core platform for cross-border e-commerce imports.
In 2025, the center processed over 14 million import orders, which accounted for 61.27 percent of the city's total, marking a year-on-year increase of 21.2 percent. The total transaction value reached 3.68 billion yuan ($533.2 million), accounting for 50.98 percent of the city's total, with a year-on-year growth of 39.2 percent.
