海南今日封关，航企受益关税减免，加速织密空中海上航路

Core Viewpoint - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has initiated a series of special policies, including "zero tariffs, low tax rates, and simplified tax systems," which are expected to accelerate the gathering of high-end processing manufacturing and international trade industries in Hainan, creating more opportunities for shipping and airline companies [3]. Group 1: Airline Developments - Hainan Airlines has launched new routes, including the "FTP Express" flight from Haikou to Shanghai and an international flight from London to Haikou, reflecting the airline's strategy to enhance connectivity between Hainan and major domestic and international hubs [5]. - Since November, Hainan Airlines has increased its international and regional flights by 78, including routes to London, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and Moscow, as well as a route to Kuala Lumpur [5]. Group 2: Shipping Developments - COSCO Shipping has established 25 container shipping routes from Haikou and Yangpu, with 8 domestic routes connecting major coastal ports and 17 international routes reaching key regions in the Americas and Southeast Asia [5]. - The transshipment business at COSCO Shipping's operations in Hainan has seen explosive growth, with a 293% year-on-year increase in transshipment container volume at Yangpu International Container Terminal from January to November [6]. Group 3: Tax Benefits - COSCO Shipping has benefited from tax incentives, including a 15% corporate income tax rate, which has positively impacted the company's profits [8]. - Hainan Airlines has saved over 50 million yuan in taxes through the import of aircraft materials, and the introduction of new aircraft is expected to save up to 16 million yuan in tariffs during the lease period [8]. - The scope of tax incentives in the Hainan FTP is expanding, with zero-tariff items increasing to approximately 6,600, covering nearly all production equipment and raw materials, further reducing costs for companies [9].