
C&D Logistics Supports Launch of Longest Direct Shipping Route in the Central Yangtze River Region
03 / 2024/12On November 30, the first international liner service for general cargo in the central Yangtze River region commenced operations. C&D Logistics contributed to the development and implementation of the route. As the longest direct shipping route in the region, it establishes a crucial trade channel for importing key nickel-based raw materials that support the circular economy.
At 8:00 a.m. that day, a freighter carrying MHP (Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate), a key intermediate product in nickel wet smelting, arrived at Wuhan’s Yangluo Port after a 6,600-kilometer journey from Labota Port in Indonesia. Previously, transporting MHP from Indonesia to China relied on a traditional sea-land model, requiring transshipment from Labota Port to a Chinese coastal port, followed by overland transportation to Hubei Province. This approach was both time-consuming and costly.
In response to a client request for a direct sea-river service between Labota Port and Yangluo Port, C&D Logistics provided expertise in supply chain operations to help design a tailored “point-to-point” direct transportation solution. C&D Logistics (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. played a key role in implementing this plan.
To address logistical challenges, C&D Logistics dispatched specialized teams to Indonesia and Hubei for on-site investigations. The company refined the transportation plan and collaborated with various parties to overcome technical obstacles, including water level constraints along the Yangtze River, height restrictions posed by the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, and the complexities of sea-to-river transfer. Additionally, C&D Logistics facilitated the necessary pre-declaration procedures, ensuring a seamless inaugural voyage.
The new route eliminates the need for transshipment at external ports and cross-province land transport, saving the client nearly a week of transit time, reducing logistics costs, and improving customs clearance efficiency. It also contributes to the growth of the local export-oriented economy, underscoring C&D Logistics’ strengths in supply chain management, international shipping, and logistics optimization.
Looking ahead, C&D Logistics will continue to uphold its brand philosophy of "Together go beyond," delivering enhanced supply chain value to its global partners.

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