Yantian Port in the Guangdong province of China, recorded container throughput of over ten million TEUs in 2007, a new high for the port.

According to the Shenzhen Customs, the port has the highest container throughput among all coastal ports of China.

Shenzhen Customs carries out regional clearance to speed up sea-rail transportations and marine transfers. The policy of declaration at local Customs and inspection at port Customs has been in effect in several inland provinces and the Shenzhen Customs believes the policy has enhanced regional economic development.