Shanghai Enables Multimodal International Logistics Cooperation via Blockchain

Shanghai’s Municipal Commission of Commerce and nine other agencies have launched the "Shanghai Port 2025 Cross-Border Trade Facilitation Special Action Plan" from now until August 2025. The initiative aims to enhance international trade by optimizing the Shanghai Port logistics network. Key measures include leveraging the international container transport service platform (MaaS) and applying blockchain technology to empower multimodal transport collaboration. Authorities will accelerate the development of "single-bill" and "single-container" systems for multimodal shipments, expand the inland waterway network with river-to-sea direct routes, and implement regulatory models such as "linked loading and unloading" and "departure confirmation". These efforts are designed to boost regional logistics efficiency and strengthen cross-border trade facilitation through digital innovation.