Given Dongguan's role as a major hub for foreign trade in China, to what extent do tariff fluctuations impact local enterprises in Dongguan? During visits to export-oriented businesses in the city, reporters learned that companies are taking proactive steps to address tariff-related challenges, with some even experiencing growth in orders. The Dongguan municipal government has also rolled out supportive policies to bolster trade development and logistics, aiding businesses in expanding their global market reach.

Dongguan Xinrui Underwear Co. Ltd. exports its products to Europe, the U.S., Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea. "Previously, our monthly shipments ranged from 50,000 to 80,000 sets. Now, despite tariff changes, shipments have risen to 80,000–100,000 sets, reflecting an upward trend in orders," said Zhang Xiaoyan, the company’s production supervisor. By leveraging big-data market analysis, Xinrui identified strong demand for its products in European and American markets. enhancements in material selection and manufacturing processes have further improved product quality, driving the company's counter-trend growth.

Linktrans, located in Dongguan's Nancheng District, offers cross-border e-commerce logistics and overseas warehousing services. The company operates in five countries, with over 25 global warehouses spanning 150,000 square meters.

"Our shipments primarily consist of apparel and electronics," said Tian Cunde, site manager of Linktrans's Shenzhen warehouse. "The reputation of 'Made in China' as a mark of quality ensures sustained global demand." To handle pre-May Day shipment peaks, the Shenzhen warehouse recently expanded by adding 10,000 square meters of high-standard storage space.

To help local exporters navigate challenges, Dongguan Port Group has introduced multiple support measures. From May  1st to July 31th, 2025, the group will extend the free storage period for export-loaded containers at its terminals to 30 calendar days. Additionally, it will provide one month of free public bonded warehousing services for Dongguan-based enterprises facing U.S.-bound shipment delays or returns due to tariff impacts during the same period.

Furthermore, Dongguan Port Group will offer cross-border procurement assistance to businesses struggling with unsold inventory or lost orders amid shifting trade conditions. Through a "factory-Dongguan Port Group-foreign client" model, the state-owned enterprise will prioritize purchasing home appliances, 3C electronics, apparel, supermarket goods, and daily necessities, providing comprehensive support services.

Source: Lingnan On the Cloud

东莞积极应对关税影响，部分外贸企业订单不减反增

作为全国的外贸大市，关税的变动，对东莞企业的运转影响几何？记者在东莞外贸企业走访时了解到，东莞企业已经积极行动应对关税影响，一些企业的订单不仅没有减少反而获得了增长。东莞市也出台相应的政策，在外贸企业发展和物流保障等方面给予支持，帮助企业更好地开拓外贸市场。

东莞市鑫瑞内衣有限公司的产品远销欧美、东南亚和日韩等海外市场。“之前，我们每个月的出货量是5万到8万套，目前的出货量是8万到10万套，关税变化之下我们的订单量没有减少，反而有上升的趋势。”鑫瑞公司生产主管张小燕向记者表示，通过对欧美市场的大数据调查分析，该公司的产品很受欧美消费者欢迎，同时，公司在产品选材和工艺上也进行了优化和升级，提升了产品的质量，这成为该公司订单量逆势增长的重要原因。

联宇集团（广东联宇物流有限公司）位于东莞南城，提供跨境电商物流服务、海外仓储服务等综合服务，业务覆盖5个国家、拥有超过25个全球仓库，全球仓库面积达15万平方米。

“我们的货物主要以服装和电子产品为主。”联宇物流深圳仓库现场负责人田存德告诉记者，由于“中国制造”的高品质，中国产品依然很受海外市场青睐。联宇集团深圳仓库为了应对“五一”节前的出货量高峰，还新增了1万平方米高标准仓储空间。

为助力东莞外贸企业应对挑战，东莞港务集团推出多项服务措施。东莞港务集团延长外贸重箱免堆期，自2025年5月1日起至2025年7月31日，对通过东莞港务集团下属码头进出口的外贸重箱，免费堆存期延长至30天（自然日）。东莞港务集团还推出公共保税仓储服务，自2025年5月1日起至2025年7月31日，对东莞企业因受关税影响导致出运美国受阻或退运的货物，给予1个月免费公共保税仓储服务。

此外，东莞港务集团还将提供跨国采购服务，针对东莞企业因受外贸环境变化导致产品滞销、订单流失问题，东莞港务集团将提供国企直采服务（工厂—东莞港务集团—外国客户），重点采购品类包括家电、电子3C产品、服装、超市品类、日用品等，为企业提供全方位周到服务。

文丨记者 李洪宝
图丨叶何湘
翻译丨钟佳
审校丨洪婷