Shenzhen has transformed from a quiet fishing village into a global manufacturing and logistics hub. As China’s first Special Economic Zone, it’s now the country’s largest exporting city and a key gateway to global markets.
Whether you are exporting from South China or providing components to local manufacturers there, a Shenzhen warehouse—especially a bonded warehouse— could be a critical strategic piece of your global supply chain.
Why Establish a Shenzhen Warehouse?
Establishing a warehouse in Shenzhen delivers strategic benefits for companies sourcing, assembling, or distributing in Asia. Here’s why:
1. Access to the World’s Top Manufacturers
Shenzhen is a global center for electronics, medical devices, and high-tech manufacturing. A local warehouse lets you move components quickly to factories or distribute finished goods globally with minimal delay.
2. Proximity to Major Ports and Airports
You’ll find three of China’s busiest cargo airports—Shenzhen International, Hong Kong International, and Guangzhou Baiyun—within a short distance. The Port of Shenzhen is the world’s third largest container port, stretching across 250 kilometers of South China’s coastline. South China’s Port of Nansha is another strategic hub supporting fast, efficient U.S.-bound freight, helping companies avoid congestion at more traditional ports.
3. Seamless Cross-Border Trucking to Hong Kong
With just an hour’s transit time, a Shenzhen warehouse allows same-day movement of goods to and from Hong Kong—one of the world’s most efficient shipping gateways.
4. Free Trade Zone Benefits: Use a Bonded Warehouse in China
Shenzhen’s bonded warehouses, located in Free Trade Zones like Yantian and Qianhai, offer customs and tax advantages. You can delay VAT and duties until products leave the warehouse—improving cash flow and operational flexibility.
5. Concentration of Logistics Expertise
Shenzhen is home to a wide range of logistics companies, including 3PLs like Dimerco that specialize in complex, high-speed supply chains.
What to Look For in a Shenzhen Warehouse Provider
If you are looking for a Shenzhen warehousing and 3PL partner, the good news is that you have many choices. But these providers will have varying levels of experience and different areas of focus. You’ll want to do your research to arrive at a short list of ”best fit” partners to talk to.
Here are some things to look for:
Bonded Warehouse Capabilities
A bonded or international warehouse in Shenzhen helps you defer customs payments and streamline cross-border shipments. Ideal for importers and exporters alike.
Value-Added Services
Look beyond basic storage. Dimerco’s Shenzhen operations offer kitting, packaging, and light assembly, helping reduce costs and consolidate vendor shipments.
Example: For a consumer electronics client, Dimerco assembled product kits—including a keyboard, mouse, and headphones—from multiple suppliers inside the warehouse.
Integrated Transportation
Work with a partner that combines Shenzhen warehousing, local trucking, and global air/ocean freight forwarding. This simplifies operations and gives you greater visibility and control over your supply chain.
Local Trucking and Cross-Border Fleet
Reliable trucking between Shenzhen and Hong Kong is a must. Dimerco operates its own fleet, ensuring same-day service and dependable scheduling.
E-Commerce Fulfillment Expertise
If you’re distributing B2C orders, choose a provider with scalable e-commerce warehouse services—including pick-and-pack, order tracking, and returns management.
Need Warehouse Space in Shenzhen?
Dimerco’s China freight forwarding and 3PL services include 79 company-operated forwarding offices in China, bonded warehouse operations in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, and a general-purpose warehouse in Hong Kong. Two Shenzhen warehouses include one in the Yantian Integrated Free Trade Zone.
Best of all, Dimerco can offer Shenzhen warehouse services as part of an integrated logistics solution for air freight, ocean freight, and contract logistics services to reduce your total supply chain cost. To learn more, talk to a Dimerco warehouse services expert today.
