Production and logistics facilities of Guangdong Province

April 8, 2025 1104 views

Guangdong Province is the undisputed leader of China in the number of export-oriented industries.

guangdong The leading industrial and export logistics center of China. This province was the first to open to international trade, and today its cities specialize in specific industries, forming powerful clusters. Below are the 5 largest cities, where factories, ports, terminals and bond zones are concentrated.

Guangzhou ())

guangzhou The administrative center of Guangdong Province and one of the oldest commercial cities in China. This is one of the most important hubs of light industry and heavy engineering. The largest export-oriented production zones and international logistics terminals are located here.

Production clusters and factories

There are hundreds of large factories in Guangzhou, especially in the automotive industry (for example, GAC Group is one of the leaders in the production of cars in China), electronics (companies such as Skyworth, Konka), textiles and clothing (Panyu district), food industry and cosmetics.
The city is also known for its wholesale clothing and accessories market (Baiyun district).
Most of the factories are located in industrial areas such as Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development Zone and Guangzhou Science City.

Logistics

Guangzhou is connected to the rest of the country and the world through a powerful logistics network.

Guangzhou International Port Station Serves container cargo from the interior of the country, sent to the port of Nansha.
Address: 1127 Xicha Road, Baiyun District
Baiyun Logistics Park It is a major consolidation and express delivery center connected to the railway and the airport.
Address: No. 88, Qile Road, Baiyun District

Bond zones

Guangzhou Bonded Logistics Center (Type B) - allows companies to store goods without paying duties, prepare for export and carry out cross-border trade.
Address: 68 Jinzhu Road, Huangpu District
Nansha Free Trade Zone ()) It is one of the most active FTZs in South China. There are Amazon, DHL, Cainiao warehouses and many contract manufacturing facilities.
Location: Nansha New Area, near the deep water port

Seaports

Port of Guangzhou (Nansha Port) - the largest southern port, is in the top 10 of the world in container handling.
Supports direct shipping to Europe, Asia and America.
Address: Nansha District, Guangzhou

Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) The third busiest airport in China.
It has a developed cargo logistics zone with hubs for FedEx, UPS, Cainiao, SF Express.
Address: No. 888 Baiyun Boulevard, Baiyun District

Shenzhen ())

Shenzhen It is one of the fastest growing cities in China, a former fishing village that has become a global center of high technology and electronics for 40 years. The city is adjacent to Hong Kong, which makes it an important foreign trade hub. The headquarters of the largest Chinese brands and the most powerful production bases are concentrated here.

Production clusters and factories

Shenzhen is famous as the capital of electronics and IT manufacturing. In the Baoan and Longang districts there are thousands of factories producing smartphones, boards, drones, robots, LEDs and consumer electronics.
Among the largest companies:

Huawei Technologies – headquarters and R&D centers
DJI is the world leader in drone manufacturing
BYD is the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and batteries
Foxconn (in the area of Longhua) — Assembly of iPhone and other gadgets

The printing, toy, packaging and jewelry sector is also well developed, especially in the Luohu and Futian districts.

Logistics

Shenzhen is connected to mainland China and Hong Kong through high-speed railways, highways and sea terminals.

Pinghu South Railway Logistics Base ()) An important railway terminal for export containers.
Address: No. 999 Pingxi South Road, Longgang District
Shenzhen International Logistics Park - warehouse complex for cross-border electronic commerce.
Address: Fuyong, Bao'an District

Bond zones

Shenzhen Futian Free Trade Zone a zone for high-tech goods, with a customs preferential regime.
Address: Meihua Road, Futian District
Qianhai & Shekou Free Trade Zone A new zone with a focus on the digital economy and financial services.
Address: Qianhai, Nanshan District

Seaports

Port of Shenzhen The second busiest port in China (after Shanghai) includes Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan and Dachan Bay terminals.
Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT)
Address: No. 1 Yantian Port Road, Yantian District

Airport

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) An important aviation logistics hub, especially for electronics exports.
The airport actively uses automation and services through the SF Express logistics center.
Address: Bao'an District, Shenzhen

Dongguan ())

dongguan This is a real “factory of the world”, in which thousands of productions sharpened for export are concentrated. The city has grown as the industrial satellite zone of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and has become a critical component of global supply chains. Dongguan is not just assembly, but ready-made clusters from development to packaging and logistics.

Production clusters and factories

The city is divided into production “settlements”, each of which specializes in a specific product.

Chang'an Electronics components and assembly (including VTech, Luxshare, Merry Electronics)
Humen - a huge center for the production of clothing and textiles, with its markets, factories and design studios
Chashan (Chashan) Wooden furniture, including premium
Châtou (Shatou) Toys and souvenirs exported to the United States and Europe

Many large corporations have moved some of their production out of Shenzhen because of cheaper labor and rents.

Logistics

Dongguan is connected to export ports in Guangzhou and Shenzhen through an extensive network of roads and domestic railways.

Dongguan Shatian Railway Freight Yard ()) - the main container terminal, from where goods are sent to the ports
Address: Shatian Town, Dongguan
Humen Logistics Park Node for storage and transportation of textiles and consumer goods
Address: No. 168, Yulong Road, Humen Town

Bond zones

Dongguan Bonded Logistics Center (Type B) A popular point for cross-border companies working with Amazon FBA
Address: Shatian Port Area, Dongguan
Songshan Lake High-Tech Industrial Development Zone - not only the technopark, but also a zone with benefits for the export of R&D products
Address: Songshan Lake Avenue, Dongguan

Ports

Port of Shatian ()) River terminal connected to Guangzhou seaports
Address: Shatian Town, Dongguan
Also, cargoes are actively shipped through Yantian (Shenzhen) and Nansha (Guangzhou) using interport railway lines.

Airport

Dongguan does not have its own airport, but the city is 50 minutes from Shenzhen Airport (SZX) and 1.5 hours from Guangzhou (CAN).
Thanks to this, express delivery through SF Express, JD Logistics and Cainiao operates here at a high speed.

Foshan ()大)

foshan One of the oldest industrial centers of China, especially known for its production of ceramics, plumbing, furniture and household appliances. The city actively exports products to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Russia. Foshan is famous for its high build quality, developed subcontracting system and close integration of factories with wholesale markets.

Production clusters and factories

Jiujiang and Nanan (Nanzhuang) - China's largest cluster of ceramics and flooring (factories Monalisa Tiles, Marco Polo, Newpearl)
Shunde (Shunde) - Center for the production of household appliances: refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, hoods and water heaters (brands Midea, Galanz, Kelon)
Leshan (Lecong) International furniture market and dozens of furniture factories
Also, the city has developed segments of lighting, metalworking, aluminum profiles and plumbing.

Logistics

Foshan West Railway Freight Terminal Key terminal for containers sent through Guangzhou ports
Address: Nanzhuang Town, Chancheng District
Shunde Logistics Center - serves warehouses of household appliances and centralizes delivery to the largest cities of China and for export
Address: No. 2, Ronggui Avenue, Shunde District

Bond zones

Foshan Comprehensive Bonded Zone Actively used by furniture and electronics exporters
Address: Daliang, Shunde District
Guangdong (Foshan) High-Tech Industrial Zone Technopark with customs privileges and an emphasis on the export of innovative products
Address: Chancheng District, Foshan

Ports

Foshan New Port ()大)) - river port on the Xijiang River, used for transportation of goods towards Guangzhou and further for export
Address: Zhangcha, Chancheng District
The port of Nansha is also widely used, which is less than an hour away.

Airport

Foshan is served by Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO), a small regional airport.
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) is used for international logistics, which is 1-1.5 hours away.

Zhuhai ())

Zhuhai It is a coastal city near the border with Macau and one of China’s first special economic zones. It is an innovation center with a focus on high-tech manufacturing, including medical equipment, electronics, aerospace and biotechnology. The city is also actively developing as a port and logistics hub.

Production clusters and factories

In Xiangzhou and Jinwan, the production bases of large companies are located:

Gree Electric One of the largest manufacturers of air conditioners in the world
YMTC and Gigadevice - semiconductors and chips
Livzon Pharmaceuticals - production of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements

Also actively developing drone startups, factories for the production of medical diagnostic devices and robotics

Logistics

Zhuhai is connected to Macau, Hong Kong and the rest of China via a modern transportation network.

Zhuhai North Railway Freight Station ()) Logistics hub for container shipments towards Shenzhen and Guangzhou
Address: Tangjiawan, Xiangzhou District
Zhuhai Free Trade Logistics Park Logistics zone with the possibility of cross-border delivery and storage of goods in bond mode
Address: Gaolan Port Economic Zone

Bond zones

Zhuhai Free Trade Zone - focused on high-tech manufacturing, electronics development, packaging and assembly
Address: Nanping, Xiangzhou District
Hengqin New Area ()国)) A zone actively developing for cross-border trade with Macau and global exports
Address: Hengqing Island opposite Macau

seaport

Gaolan Port (国)) A deep-water port that receives container and bulk cargo has direct lines to Southeast Asia, the United States, and Europe.
Address: Gaolan Economic Zone

Airport

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) It is actively expanding, especially in terms of cargo logistics, focused on medical equipment and export of equipment.
Address: Jinwan District

Guangdong Province China is the undisputed leader in the number of export-oriented industries, logistics hubs and infrastructure zones. Each major city in the region has its own specialization:

guangzhou Multisector center with automotive, textiles and electronics
Shenzhen High-tech capital with a powerful IT industry and global brands
dongguan “China workshop”, with a streamlined mass production system
foshan Furniture, plumbing and ceramics center with a focus on the EU and CIS
Zhuhai Knowledge-intensive production and convenient logistics through ports and Macau

Guangdong is home to more than 160,000 export-oriented businesses, including giants like Huawei and Midea, and thousands of small factories operating under private labels for global brands.

The choice of city for cooperation depends on the industry, logistics requirements and tax conditions. That is why Guangdong remains the heart of Chinese exports and a key destination for business travel, inspections and procurement.