Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics

What Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics does

Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics Co., Ltd. (SLC / Changlian shares, SSE: 603648) is a state-controlled Chinese supply chain management company that has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since September 2017. Headquartered in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, SLC provides lean supply chain management services for international multinational enterprises across five core verticals: high-tech electronics, medical devices and IoT, mechanical equipment and assembly manufacturing, imported food and premium consumer goods, and automotive. The company operates a nationwide network of 33 branches covering North, Northeast, East, South, Central, and Southwest China plus Hong Kong, supported by a 1,600+ workforce in which 95% hold bachelor's degrees or above.

SLC's service portfolio spans eight core modules — international freight forwarding, import/export trade services, digital/intelligent warehouse management, domestic distribution (powered by the proprietary OTMS transportation management system), national integration of customs and inspection services, customized information systems, compliance consulting, and new-energy smart logistics — supplemented by nine specialized offerings that include bonded/non-bonded warehouse integration, consignment repair bonded warehouses, e-commerce peak-season management, lineside ingredients entry logistics, and global circulation of large mechanical remanufactured parts. The technology backbone combines IoT-enabled tracking, the OTMS platform, and per-client customized IT systems protected by copyrights and patents.

The business model is enterprise B2B, monetized through subscription/recurring supply chain management engagements and project-based professional services for integrated logistics and specialized solutions. Go-to-market relies on a dedicated 40+ manager-level Key Account Manager (KAM) team, trilingual business hotlines (Chinese, English, Japanese), and direct field sales. Customer relationships are anchored in long-cycle compliance-heavy work — AEO certification, customs clearance expertise (180,057 declarations in 2024 earning gold classification status), and regulated-industry credentials including Class II/III medical device operating qualifications at the Kunshan facility. Marketing channels emphasize CIIE participation, industry-association memberships, and ESG positioning (EcoVadis Silver, February 2024).

Name

Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics

Legal name

Shanghai Changlian International Logistics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://chinaslc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (SLC, SSE: 603648) is a state-controlled, Shanghai-listed supply chain management provider serving international multinational enterprises across electronics, medical devices, mechanical equipment, imported consumer goods, and automotive through 33 nationwide branches and proprietary OTMS technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer’s Consolidation & Origin Cargo Management (OCM) (TLACALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD), Bonded Cold Chain Storage (Temperature-Controlled In-Bond) (TLALAGAG)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• International freight forwarding
• Customs clearance services
• Bonded warehouse logistics
• Logistics distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Management Services: Lean supply chain management services for international multinational enterprises, providing comprehensive solutions for procurement, production, and sales phases in the supply chain.
2. Integrated Logistics Services: Port customs clearance, warehousing management, and goods distribution integrated services.
3. Specialized Logistics Solutions: Specialized services including bonded + non-bonded warehouse integration, e-commerce platform management, consignment repair bonded warehouses, line-side ingredient logistics, and medical customer consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (SLC) provides lean supply chain management services for international multinational enterprises operating in China, covering procurement, production, and sales phases. The company delivers integrated logistics services including port customs clearance, bonded and non-bonded warehousing, intelligent domestic distribution, and customized IT-enabled supply chain solutions, supported by a nationwide 33-branch network and a proprietary OTMS transportation management system.

Product overview

Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (畅联国际物流/SLC) is a state-controlled listed company (stock code: 603648) that provides comprehensive lean supply chain management services for international multinational corporations. The company operates a portfolio of eight core service modules including International Freight Forwarding, Import/Export Trade Services, Digital/Intelligent Warehouse Management, Domestic Distribution Network (with OTMS system management), Customs and Inspection Services National Integration, Customized Information Systems, Compliance Consulting Services, and New Energy Smart Logistics. These core services are supplemented by nine specialized service offerings covering bonded/non-bonded warehouse integration, e-commerce platform management, consignment repair, consumer goods rights protection, special vehicle import/export solutions, and lineside logistics. The company serves five main industry verticals: Cosmetics, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Medical Devices, and Electronics sectors. SLC operates 33 branches nationwide covering key cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Wuhan, Hefei, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hong Kong.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record.

• Yosemite Group / Ye Shui Fu Group (叶水福集团)Strategic or Co-development Partner
• Eastern International Group (东方国际集团)Strategic or Co-development Partner
• Meiertime (美最时)Strategic or Co-development Partner
• California Delegation (加州代表团)GTM or Marketing Partner

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics provider with significant China operations; comparable in serving Japanese and other multinationals with import/export logistics, customs, and warehousing.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered 3PL offering integrated logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions to multinational brands; directly comparable in serving FMCG, electronics, and industrial clients across Greater China.
• Yusen Logistics (Nippon Yusen): Asia-rooted global 3PL with strong presence in Greater China; offers similar supply chain management, customs clearance, and bonded warehousing services for multinational clients.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL providing contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions to multinational clients; comparable in verticals such as consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial.
• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-controlled logistics group and a directly comparable peer — provides freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain services to multinational and domestic clients across China, with similar regulatory credentials and verticals.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering integrated supply chain, contract logistics, and freight forwarding; comparable to SLC in serving industrial and consumer multinationals across China.
• Expeditors International of Washington: Global logistics company with strong customs brokerage and freight forwarding; comparable to SLC in serving multinational import/export flows with regulatory expertise.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Global top-tier freight forwarder and contract logistics provider; competes with SLC for multinational account wins in China and is a comparable benchmark for AEO-style customs and supply chain capabilities at global scale.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Largest global contract logistics provider; comparable in serving electronics, healthcare, and consumer multinationals with integrated warehousing, distribution, and customs services.

Regional players

• JD Logistics: Major China-domestic supply chain and fulfillment company; comparable for SLC's e-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel logistics segment but does not directly compete for multinational customs brokerage business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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