行进中国｜巨轮停靠，车城启航

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant growth and development of the automotive export capabilities in the Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone, particularly focusing on the export of new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Europe and Southeast Asia [2][3][4]. Group 1: Automotive Export Operations - The "Shenzhen" roll-on/roll-off ship successfully transported over 6,800 NEVs, including more than 1,100 units produced at BYD's facility in the region, marking the first time local models were exported [2]. - The "Zhengzhou" ship followed shortly after, carrying 1,064 NEVs to Southeast Asia, showcasing the efficiency of the logistics from factory to port, which takes only five minutes [3]. - The small port has established nine foreign trade routes and is positioned as a leading automotive export platform in South China, with plans to increase annual transportation capacity to 1 million vehicles by the end of 2027 [3][4]. Group 2: Manufacturing and Infrastructure Development - BYD's automotive manufacturing facility is operating at full capacity, with peak production reaching 1,300 NEVs per day, indicating a potential surge in exports in the latter half of the year [4]. - The second phase of BYD's industrial park spans 4 million square meters, transforming the area from barren land to a significant manufacturing hub [6]. - The cooperation zone has attracted nearly 30 upstream and downstream enterprises, forming a billion-level NEV industry cluster, enhancing the efficiency of the entire supply chain [7]. Group 3: Economic Growth and Future Prospects - The Shenzhen-Shanwei region has experienced rapid economic growth, with GDP projected to rise from 3.895 billion yuan in 2018 to 24.215 billion yuan by 2024, averaging a growth rate of 35.6% [11]. - The region is evolving into a modern coastal new area and industrial city, with significant investments in education and healthcare, contributing to its development as a core area for a new generation of world-class automotive manufacturing [9][11].