Hefei International Land Port Development Co.

What Hefei International Land Port Development Co. does

Hefei International Land Port Development Co., Ltd. is a Hefei municipal state-owned enterprise established in November 2017 by Hefei Industrial Investment Group through reorganization of the original Hefei China-Europe block train operation platform, with 500 million yuan in initial capitalization. The company operates China-Europe, China-Central Asia, China-ASEAN, and sea-rail intermodal freight train services from the Hefei North Station Logistics Base, covering 17 routes across 18 countries and 114+ international cities. Its core service portfolio comprises five product lines: China-Europe Block Train (Hefei-Hamburg, Hefei-Duesseldorf, Hefei-Helsinki), China-Asia Block Train (Hefei-Almaty, Hefei-Tashkent, Hefei-Dostyk), Customized Trains for enterprise-specific logistics, Sea-Rail Combined Block Train (Hefei-Ningbo 700km/18 hours), and Port Operation and Management of the Hefei International Land Port facility. Operations achieved 768 China-Europe trains in 2022 (+15% YoY), 19.154 million tons of cargo throughput (+8.8% YoY), 54,000+ sea-rail TEU, and 5.1 billion yuan in logistics revenue, with cumulative trade volume exceeding US$10 billion since inception.

The business model is built on transaction-fee freight revenue from enterprise shippers (600+ Anhui Province manufacturers served, including Chery, JAC, NIO, BYD, Midea, JA Solar, and Tongwei) combined with managed services revenue from port construction, customs facilitation, and trade and investment promotion. The company leverages a sales-led GTM with direct enterprise engagement, government coordination with customs and railroad authorities, and a horizontal segmentation approach focused on Anhui Province manufacturers and Yangtze River Delta exporters. Distribution operates through three channels: the Hefei North Station hub (12-15 trains/week capacity), sea-rail intermodal to Ningbo and Shanghai ports, and inter-city oriented trains consolidating cargo from all 16 cities in Anhui Province. Revenue economics are anchored by anchor enterprise-customized trains (335 shipped in 2022) plus aggregated block train volume, with regular scheduled 'five fixed' services (fixed point, line, number, time, and pricing).

Strategic moats rest on regulatory designations as the first dry port-type national logistics hub in the Yangtze River Delta (NDRC, 2021) and fourth-batch national multimodal transport demonstration project (Ministry of Transport, 2022), combined with distribution advantages from the Hefei hub position and ecosystem lock-in across rail (China Railway Container, DB Cargo, Russian Railways), port (Ningbo, Shanghai, Lianyungang), and logistics partners (RTSB, China Merchants, Nurminen). Management is led by Chairman Zhang Haoqi (concurrent Hefei Logistics Group chairman), Director and General Manager Liu Jun, and Deputy General Manager Chen Feng. Recent strategic moves include the 2022 Hefei Air Cargo JV, 2023 Hefei Logistics Group inauguration, and 2023 Lianyungang strategic cooperation, alongside operational milestones including the 2024 China-Laos Railway electronic bill of lading pilot and surpassing 4,000 cumulative China-Europe trains.

Name

Hefei International Land Port Development Co.

Legal name

Hefei International Land Port Development Co., Ltd.

Website

http://en.hfgjlg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hefei International Land Port Development Co., Ltd. is a Hefei municipal state-owned enterprise that operates China-Europe, China-Central Asia, and sea-rail intermodal freight train services from the Hefei North Station hub, serving 600+ Anhui Province manufacturers (including Chery, JAC, Midea, JA Solar) with customized and block train logistics across 18 countries and 114+ international cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. International Block Train Freight Operations: Arrangement of goods for freight operation of international block trains including China-Europe, China-Central Asia, and customized trains. Revenue generated from freight fees charged to enterprises for transporting goods via rail.
2. Sea-Rail Combined Block Train Transport: Sea-rail intermodal transport from Hefei North Railway Station to Port of Ningbo. Distance 700km, duration 18 hours. Revenue from combined rail and port logistics fees.
3. Port Construction and Operation Management: Construction in planned areas and management of operation of Hefei International Land Port. Revenue from port-related services, customs facilitation, and logistics operations.
4. Trade and Investment Promotion Services: Fulfillment of application for port opening, function expansion, business and inbound investment promotion, trade and commerce enlargement, participation in international business and supply chain management and service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hefei International Land Port Development Co. operates international freight train services from Hefei, Anhui Province, including China-Europe Railway Express, China-Central Asia freight trains, sea-rail intermodal transport, and customized dedicated trains. The company provides end-to-end international logistics including container transport, customs declaration, freight forwarding, and warehousing, connecting Anhui-based exporters to 18 countries and over 114 cities.

Product overview

Hefei International Land Port Development Co., Ltd. operates as a state-owned port logistics company offering integrated rail-sea-land transportation services. The company's core portfolio consists of four main service lines: China-Europe Block Train (connecting Hefei to Hamburg, Dusseldorf, and Helsinki), China-Asia Block Train (to Almaty, Tashkent, and Dostyk), Customized Trains (enterprise-specific logistics solutions), and Sea-Rail Combined Block Train (Hefei-Ningbo route). The company also provides port operation management, customs clearance, and supply chain services. With 17 routes and partnerships with 18 ports, the network covers Central Asia, Western Europe, and Northern Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• China-Europe Railway Express (中欧班列)

Quantifiable outcome

• 768 China-Europe trains shipped in 2022 (net increase of 100 over 2021), with over 3,200 cumulative shipments since 2014
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jiangsu Lianyungang Port Logistics Holding Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2023Hefei International Land Port and Jiangsu Lianyungang Port signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the fourth joint meeting of state-owned enterprises in Yangtze River Delta region. The partnership aims to jointly promote the development of 'Hefei-Lianyungang' sea-rail intermodal transport channel, broaden multimodal transport corridors, and contribute to the integrated high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta.
• Hefei Air Cargo Investment and Operation Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2022Joint venture company established by Hefei Industrial Investment Group (Municipal Property Investment Group), Provincial Airport Group, and Hefei Economic Development Zone Haiheng Group. The company implements market-oriented operation for airport freight infrastructure management and aviation logistics services, including air forwarding, maintenance, aviation training, and aviation finance. Represents a three-way joint venture for air cargo platform operations.
• China Railway Container Corporation (中铁集装箱)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic cooperation with China Railway Container Corporation for container transportation and railway logistics operations. China Railway Container is a key partner in operating China-Europe block train services and multimodal transport operations from Hefei.
• China Merchants Changhang (中国外运长航)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partnership for freight forwarding and international transport services. Collaborates on multimodal transport operations including sea-rail intermodal services.
• Russia Railway (俄铁/Russian Railways)coreTechnology or IntegrationRailway operations partner for China-Europe block train services, enabling freight transport from Hefei to Russian destinations including Moscow (Doskino, Berezylasty), Vladivostok, and Chernikovka via Erenhot and Alashankou border crossings.
• German Railway / DB Cargo (德铁)coreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean rail partner for China-Europe train services connecting Hefei to Hamburg, Duisburg, and other German destinations. Supports operations on routes to Helsinki, Budapest, and other European destinations.
• RTSB GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean logistics partner and rail freight forwarder operating on China-Europe routes. RTSB provides European-side operations and distribution services for China-Europe block trains departing from Hefei.
• Ningbo Beilun Port / Shanghai PortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea-rail intermodal transport partnerships with Ningbo Beilun Port and Shanghai Yangshan/Luchao Ports. The 'Hefei-Ningbo' sea-rail intermodal transport project was recognized as an excellent case in 2022 rail-water intermodal transport. Total sea-rail volume exceeded 190,000 TEU cumulatively.
• Anhui Zhonglian (安徽众联)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for cooperative logistics operations supporting the Hefei International Land Port's freight forwarding and multimodal transport services.
• Anhui Duolian (安徽多联)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultimodal transport partner providing logistics coordination and freight consolidation services for intermodal transport operations.
• Yipu Supply Chain (易浦供应链)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply chain logistics partner providing freight forwarding and supply chain management services in support of multimodal transport operations.
• Nurminen LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational logistics partner for rail freight services, providing European logistics coordination and freight forwarding on China-Europe rail routes.
• China Merchants (中国外运（安徽）)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnhui regional subsidiary of China Merchants providing freight forwarding and logistics services in support of Hefei International Land Port's multimodal transport network.
• Bundong Group (邦联集团)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner for logistics and supply chain services supporting the land port's operational ecosystem.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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