On November 19, the “2019 National Automotive Logistics Industry Annual Conference” was held at the Yuelai International Convention Center. The conference was organized by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, hosted by the Automotive Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, and specially co-organized by Chongqing Chang’an Minsheng Logistics Co., Ltd. Centered around the theme “Adapt to Change, Seek Progress Amidst Transformation; Unite Strengths, Move Forward with Momentum,” the conference facilitated exchanges and interactions on topics including automotive logistics industry policies, trends, transformations, operations, and technologies.

The conference was attended by representatives from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the Department of Transport Services of the Ministry of Transport, the National Information Center, the Chongqing Port and Logistics Office, the Chongqing Municipal Transportation Bureau, the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, the Management Committee of Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, and more than 1,200 delegates from nearly 400 automotive manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, automotive logistics companies, logistics equipment enterprises, higher education institutions, and relevant industry associations across the country.

At the meeting, Liu Ming, Deputy Director of the Department of Informatization and Industrial Development at the National Information Center, delivered a keynote speech on trends in the automotive market development. Meng Wenji from the Transportation Services Division of the Ministry of Transport gave a briefing on the management of vehicle transport vehicles and spoke about key policies related to freight transportation and logistics.

Zuo Xinyu, Secretary-General of the Automotive Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, delivered a review of the automotive logistics industry’s key trends in 2019 on behalf of the industry association.

As the leading enterprise in Chongqing’s automotive logistics industry, Xie Shikang, Party Secretary and Chairman of Chang’an Minsheng Logistics, delivered a keynote speech titled “Cooperation Drives Innovation for Transformation; Smart Sharing Leads the Future” on behalf of automotive logistics companies. He pointed out that, in the face of the “four transformations” in the automotive industry and as we embrace the new “five transformations” in automotive logistics, third-party logistics still have tremendous room for growth. Chang’an Minsheng Logistics is currently implementing a “One Core, Two Wings” transformation and upgrade strategy, advancing the “Three Transformations, One Leadership” (3310) action plan. By developing three major industries and enhancing four key capabilities, the company aims to build a service offering characterized by “cost savings, time efficiency, and peace of mind—plus value-added services,” thereby striving to establish Chang’an Minsheng Logistics as a first-class, smart logistics platform service provider that customers can confidently entrust with their needs and deeply rely on.

On the topic of “Industry Overview—Transformation and Trends,” guests including Shen Jinjun, President of the China Automobile Dealers Association; Qiu Feng, Chairman of FAW Logistics; Gu Guangming, Deputy General Manager of China Railway Special Freight; Zhong Zhiyong, General Manager of Fengshen Logistics; and Shi Jinggang, General Manager and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Chang’an Minsheng Logistics, engaged in a lively exchange with the representatives in the audience. Among them, Shi Jinggang discussed together with industry representatives the transformations and trends shaping automotive logistics. Regarding how to effectively implement the concept of “Openness, Innovation, and Sharing,” Shi Jinggang summarized it in eight characters: “Form alliances, connect horizontally, enhance quality, and boost efficiency.” Under the pressure brought by the downturn in the automotive market and the challenging external economic environment, the automotive logistics industry can only respond effectively by actively undergoing transformation, vigorously pursuing innovation, and fostering open cooperation. “Forming alliances” means joining forces with automakers to smooth out logistics channels and integrate the industrial chain; “Connecting horizontally” means collaborating closely with partners across various industries, building mutual trust, seizing opportunities amid change, and moving forward collectively. Only by achieving both horizontal alliances and vertical integration can we truly enhance quality and boost efficiency.

The event also saw the launch of the Yunlian Alliance. — The launch ceremony for the strategic partnership of the automotive supply chain sharing service platform was held. All parties involved will uphold the principles of co-construction, resource sharing, and win-win cooperation. By innovating through platform-based, shared, and alliance-driven models, they will fully leverage their respective strengths. Leveraging blockchain technology as the core, they are committed to building this platform into a leading shared service platform for the automotive logistics industry. That afternoon, a delegation including He Liming, President of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing; Zhao Fangkuan, former Party Secretary of China First Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Honorary Chairman of the sub-association; Shen Jinjun, President of the China Automobile Dealers Association and Honorary Chairman of the sub-association; Lin Youlai, President of the Beijing Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association; Ma Zengrong, Executive Vice President of the Automotive Logistics Sub-association of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing; and Li Yandong, Full-time Vice President of the Automotive Logistics Sub-association of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, conducted an on-site inspection of Chang’an Minsheng Logistics. During the visit, participants highly praised the development and planning of Chongqing’s logistics industry. At the same time, they saw in Chang’an Minsheng Logistics tremendous changes and great potential for the development of the automotive logistics sector in China’s central and western regions.

At this conference, the “2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur in the Automotive Logistics Industry” and the “2019 Outstanding Logistics and Supply Chain Management Manager in the Automotive Logistics Industry” were announced and honored. In addition, awards were presented to the “2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur in the Automotive Logistics Industry,” the “2019 Outstanding Logistics and Supply Chain Management Manager in the Automotive Logistics Industry,” the “2019 Excellent Technical Equipment Supplier in the Automotive Logistics Industry,” and the “2019 Innovation Award in the Automotive Logistics Industry.”