Shenzhen Pinghu South Integrated Logistics Hub Achieves Major Construction Milestone
The Shenzhen Pinghu South Integrated Logistics Hub, China’s largest single-site integrated logistics complex, has reached a significant construction milestone with the successful completion of its ground-level railway project. Designed and co-constructed by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), the completion of this critical phase marks the full operational readiness of the hub’s railway transportation system and establishes the foundation for comprehensive multimodal connectivity.
This achievement represents a major step forward in strengthening Shenzhen’s logistics infrastructure and advancing China’s ambitions to build world-class, smart, and highly efficient transportation hubs that support both domestic and international trade.
A Landmark Project in China’s Logistics Development
Spanning a total construction area of approximately 1.11 million square meters, the Pinghu South Integrated Logistics Hub is an unprecedented logistics development in terms of scale, functionality, and technical complexity. As China’s largest single-site railway logistics hub, the project has been strategically planned to meet the growing demands of freight movement driven by urban expansion, industrial upgrading, and cross-border trade.
Three-Dimensional Design Integrating Rail, Road, and Sea
One of the defining features of the Pinghu South project is its innovative three-dimensional development model. The design concept integrates multiple transportation modes vertically and horizontally to maximize land-use efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Under this model, railway lines operate at the lower level, enabling seamless freight train access and dispatch. Above the rail infrastructure, smart warehousing facilities are arranged to support automated storage, sorting, and distribution operations. Surrounding the complex is a well-connected peripheral road network that ensures smooth truck movement and rapid connections to ports, industrial zones, and urban centers.
This layered configuration creates a logistics system described as “railways running through the lower level, smart warehousing on the upper level, and roads encircling the hub,” offering a highly efficient solution to the challenges of limited urban land resources.
Ground-Level Railway Project: Core Infrastructure Completed
The newly completed ground-level railway project serves as the backbone of the entire logistics hub. The works included approximately 4.6 kilometers of new railway construction and track upgrades, forming the core infrastructure that enables large-scale freight operations.
Despite the complexity of expanding capacity while maintaining active rail services, the project team successfully delivered the upgrades without disrupting existing train operations. This was achieved through a combination of intelligent scheduling systems, modular construction techniques, and AI-powered safety monitoring.
Advanced digital tools were used to coordinate construction activities, optimize timelines, and enhance on-site safety management. These innovations not only improved efficiency but also set new benchmarks for large-scale rail infrastructure development in dense urban environments.
Enhanced Capacity and Operational Efficiency
With the commissioning of the upgraded railway infrastructure, the Pinghu South hub now has the capability to support simultaneous train arrivals and departures, significantly improving throughput and operational flexibility. The initial annual rail feeder capacity is expected to exceed 600,000 TEUs, providing a strong foundation for future growth.
By 2035, the logistics hub is projected to handle approximately 30 million tons of cargo annually, cementing its status as China’s largest single-site railway logistics center. This capacity expansion will play a critical role in meeting the long-term freight demands of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Strengthening Sea-Rail Intermodal Transport
Upon full completion, the Pinghu South Comprehensive Logistics Hub is expected to manage around 1.4 million TEUs of sea-rail intermodal cargo annually for Shenzhen. This capability will significantly enhance the city’s ability to integrate port operations with inland rail networks, reducing reliance on road transport and lowering logistics costs.
The development of efficient sea-rail intermodal transport will help shorten cargo transit times, reduce carbon emissions, and improve supply chain reliability. It also supports national goals related to green logistics, high-quality development, and the modernization of transportation infrastructure.
Supporting Shenzhen’s Vision as a Global Logistics Hub
The completion of the ground-level railway project marks more than just a construction success—it represents a strategic investment in Shenzhen’s future as a global logistics hub city. By strengthening multimodal connectivity and introducing smart logistics solutions, the Pinghu South Integrated Logistics Hub will enhance the city’s competitiveness in global trade and supply chain networks.
As operations expand and the full project comes online, the hub is expected to deliver lasting economic, environmental, and logistical benefits, reinforcing Shenzhen’s role as a key gateway for international commerce and a model for next-generation logistics infrastructure in China and Asia.
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