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    Nanjing

    Nanjing has modern, high-quality infrastructure with significant investment in smart city technologies, transportation, and sustainable urban development.

    Country:China

    9.6M+

    Population

    1,399km²

    Area

    1,418/km²

    Density

    Growth Trends

    29.7K

    The projected net population growth in Nanjing for 2024 is 227,350.

    Working-Age Population

    69.7%

    67% of Emerging Asia's population is of working age.

    Employment Rates

    62.4%Current Rate

    Key industries include electronics, new energy vehicles, biomedicine, and smart grid, with major corporations like Suning, Panda Electronics, and NARI Group playing significant roles.

    Educational Attainment

    Tertiary attainment among young adults aged 25-34 in OECD countries increased from 45% in 2019 to 48% in 2024, placing it among top OECD nations.

    Foreign Residents

    The average income for foreign residents in Nanjing is about 220 million yen with 50% earning less.

    Ethnic Composition

    Foreign residents in Nanjing surpassed 19,500 in 2024, making up about 0.19% of the city population, with the largest groups from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

    Commuting

    Over 35% of Nanjing commuters use rail transit daily, with millions traveling from suburban districts to the city center for work.

    Migration Patterns

    Nanjing continues to attract residents from other regions with a net inflow of 86,000 people in 2024.

    Average Income

    21.9K

    The average annual income in Nanjing is about 3.1 million yen, though more than half earn less than this amount.

    Transportation & Logistics Overview

    Major Highways and Freight Corridors

    Nanjing’s major highway and road infrastructure includes the Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway, a key multi-lane expressway connecting Nanjing to Shanghai, and an extensive urban road network supporting the city’s transportation needs.

    Port Facilities and Container Volume

    Nanjing Port, situated on the Yangtze River, is China's largest inland port with facilities for bulk, container, Ro-Ro, and tanker vessels, offering cargo handling, fuel, repairs, and strong road, rail, and pipeline connections.

    Airport Cargo Handling

    Nanjing Lukou International Airport has a cargo center of 34,000–41,000 square meters and an annual cargo handling capacity of about 400,000 tons, with plans to expand to 1 million tons.

    Rail Infrastructure and Intermodal Terminals

    Nanjing has an extensive rail infrastructure featuring multiple high-speed passenger rail lines, a major metro system, and significant freight rail connections, making it a key transportation hub in eastern China.

    Public Transit Network

    Nanjing’s public transit system includes an extensive metro network with 14 lines and a comprehensive city bus system covering urban and suburban areas.

    Commute Times and Congestion

    Average one-way commute time in Nanjing is about 44 minutes, with moderate to high traffic congestion during peak hours.

    Sustainability Initiatives

    Nanjing promotes sustainability and green transportation through expanding electric public transit, developing bicycle infrastructure, and encouraging low-carbon travel modes.

    Warehousing & Fulfillment Landscape

    Global Hubs Warehousing

    Space and Vacancy Rates

    17.8%

    Lease Rates and Warehouse Classes

    Warehouse lease rates in Nanjing typically range from ¥29 to ¥100 per square meter per month, with rates varying by warehouse class and location.

    Major Warehouse Districts

    Liuhe Economic Development Zone, Jiangning Airport Hub Economic Zone, Longtan Port Logistics Hub (Qixia District), Nanjing Comprehensive Bonded Zone (Longtan), Jiangning Development Zone.

    Last-Mile Delivery Infrastructure

    Nanjing’s last-mile delivery infrastructure features smart logistics hubs, automated parcel lockers, electric vehicles, and partnerships with local stores and property management for efficient urban parcel distribution.

    Automation and Technology Adoption

    Warehouse automation in Nanjing involves integrating technologies like robotics and automated storage systems to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce labor costs, as seen in NAEC's implementation of unmanned warehouse solutions.

    Cold Storage and Specialty Warehousing

    Cold storage and specialty warehousing facilities in Nanjing offer advanced, automated, multi-temperature storage solutions for food, daily necessities, and specialty goods, supporting large-scale cold chain logistics, processing, and distribution.

    Supply Chain Analysis

    Global Hubs Supply Chain

    Key Industries

    Electronics, automotive, petrochemicals, steel, information technology, power, biomedicine, new energy vehicles, smart grids, financial services, tourism, and environmental protection.

    Major Logistics Providers

    Prologis, Cainiao Network (Alibaba), Yunda Express, YTO Express, Deppon Express, ANE Logistics, Nanjing Eline Supply Chain Management, Sinotrans, JIUYE Supply Chain, Realogistics.

    Import/Export Volumes and Trading Partners

    In April, Nanjing (Jiangsu Province) recorded exports of 280.9 billion yuan and imports of 140.6 billion yuan, with the European Union and ASEAN as top trading partners.

    Supply Chain Resilience

    Nanjing's supply chain resilience faces moderate challenges from China's overall ranking deterioration (regions 86-101 vs previous 70s) and increasing climate-related disruptions, though benefits from local high-tech industry development and research capabilities.

    Local Manufacturing Capabilities

    Nanjing has established comprehensive manufacturing capabilities across steel production with over 10 million tonnes annual capacity, integrated circuits with over 400 related businesses, new energy vehicles with complete production chains, and lithium battery manufacturing with planned 20 GWh capacity.

    Industry Clusters

    Nanjing's main industry clusters are integrated circuits, new energy vehicles, smart grid, optoelectronic displays, high-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine, information technology, and modern logistics.

    Competitive Advantages

    Strategic location on Yangtze River with deep water port access, strong R&D investment exceeding RMB 40 billion, comprehensive transportation infrastructure including rail and shipping connections, established industrial clusters in high-tech manufacturing and electronics, and government policy support through multiple economic development zones.

    Infrastructure Assessment

    Detailed evaluation of Nanjing's infrastructure quality, investment projects, utility systems, and environmental considerations for strategic planning.

    Quality and Capacity

    Nanjing’s infrastructure is modern, extensive, and rapidly expanding, with high-capacity transport networks, advanced public services, and strong environmental management.

    Planned Investments

    Nanjing is planning major infrastructure investments in high-speed railways, subway expansion, expressways, industrial zones, technological innovation hubs, and ecological protection initiatives to support high-quality urban development and global competitiveness.

    Utilities Reliability and Costs

    Nanjing features advanced smart grid power infrastructure, extensive underground utility tunnels, modern water systems, and comprehensive 4G/5G internet coverage provided by major telecom operators.

    Environmental Factors

    Key environmental factors affecting logistics in Nanjing include high greenhouse gas emissions from dense logistics activity, urban expansion causing ecological fragmentation, air and water pollution management needs, and the city’s complex terrain and monsoon climate.