（经济观察）全球航运资源加速集聚海南自贸港

Core Viewpoint - Hainan Free Trade Port is accelerating the gathering of global shipping resources, enhancing its role as a key shipping hub connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans [1][3]. Group 1: Infrastructure and Shipping Routes - Hainan is forming a "Four Ports and Five Harbors" structure, with Yangpu Port as the international hub and Haikou Port as a major Chinese port, supported by regional ports like Bansuo, Sanya, and Qinglan [3]. - The region operates 72 stable container shipping routes, achieving a balance of domestic and foreign trade, and covering major ports in ASEAN countries with six new foreign trade routes opened this year, including North America and the India-Pakistan route [3][4]. - The new Yangpu to Abu Dhabi route, opening in April 2024, significantly benefits Hainan Yisheng Petrochemical Co., reducing shipping time from over 20 days to half and cutting shipping costs by over 10% [4]. Group 2: Port Development and Policies - Yangpu Port is set to launch four 200,000-ton berths, accommodating the world's largest container ships, enhancing its modern port cluster [4]. - The "China Yangpu Port" shipping registration policies, including the removal of foreign equity restrictions and streamlined registration processes, have attracted 64 vessels with a total capacity of 6.3526 million tons [4][5]. - Shipping companies are seizing opportunities in Hainan, with plans to establish regional headquarters and introduce new vessels to benefit from the free trade port policies [5]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Market Expansion - Hainan is strengthening partnerships with top global ports, such as the sister port relationship with Abu Dhabi, enhancing cooperation in construction, trade, and green energy [7]. - The collaboration with Singapore Port aims to create a new logistics channel covering South China and Southeast Asia, addressing efficiency bottlenecks in logistics [7]. - The expected breakthroughs in the shipping industry's institutional openness post-closure operation of Hainan Free Trade Port may lead to increased maritime commercial disputes, necessitating the development of an internationally competitive shipping service ecosystem [7].