Core Insights - The Hong Kong International Airport Center (referred to as "Airport Center") has significantly enhanced cross-border logistics between Dongguan and Hong Kong, facilitating smoother access for "Dongguan Manufacturing" and "Bay Area Manufacturing" to global markets [1][2] Group 1: Operational Highlights - In Q1 2023, the Airport Center reported a year-on-year increase of 121% in import and export value and 214% in cargo volume [1] - Since its operation began in April 2023, the total import and export value at the Airport Center has exceeded 24 billion yuan, serving nearly 1,000 enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1] - The Airport Center is the world's first cross-border sea-air intermodal project directly connected to an airport, integrating customs supervision and air security checks into the logistics process [1] Group 2: Expansion and Capacity - In 2024, the Airport Center underwent an expansion, increasing its area from 27,000 square meters to 82,000 square meters, and the number of security lines was increased to nine [2] - Currently, seven Hong Kong public warehouse enterprises have settled in the Airport Center, with 125 air freight forwarding agents qualified to deliver in Dongguan and 22 airlines recognizing the Airport Center model [2] - The Dongguan Jinming International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd., one of the first companies to settle in the Airport Center, plans to expand its operational area from 500 square meters to 5,000 square meters by the end of 2024 [2] Group 3: Business Growth - The monthly cargo handling volume for the Dongguan Jinming International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. has increased to approximately 1,000 tons, a tenfold growth compared to two years ago, with the number of clients growing fourfold [2] - The Airport Center utilizes an information system to streamline the entire customs clearance process, ensuring 24-hour automated operations and seamless customs clearance for import and export goods [2]