China has released a comprehensive five-year development blueprint to advance the modernisation of national ports of entry throughout the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030).
The plan, jointly issued by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) and the National Development and Reform Commission, noted that China will make significant progress in port modernisation by 2030, with a more efficient port network, upgraded infrastructure, wider application of smart technologies, smoother cross-border connectivity, stronger governance and more effective security measures.
Looking ahead to 2035, China aims to basically realise the full modernisation of ports. The aim is for a modern port development system featuring high efficiency, intelligent empowerment, low-carbon environmental protection, standardised governance and safe operation. This will provide for solid and powerful support for the country’s long-term high-quality economic development, stable industrial supply chains and national security strategy.
"The plan serves as the blueprint for the country's port development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period," said Zhang Baofeng, Deputy Head of the GAC.
China will focus on building ports of entry that are safer, more efficient, smarter, greener and better governed under the rule of law, while accelerating the development of world-class modern ports, Zhang added.
