Port Supply Chain Dilemma and Optimization Path of Fresh Agricultural Products in Hainan Free Trade Port

Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v7i2.5202

Yu Zhai

Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou 571126, Hainan, China

Abstract

As China's core supply base for tropical fresh agricultural products and a gateway for opening-up, the Hainan Free Trade Port's port supply chain serves as a critical nexus connecting production and sales markets. Current challenges—including limited logistics channels, inadequate cold chain infrastructure, inefficient customs clearance processes, and ineffective coordination mechanisms—have constrained the brand value realization of "Hainan Fresh Products." Leveraging policy advantages of the free trade port and industry research findings, this study proposes targeted optimization strategies across five dimensions: logistics networks, cold chain systems, customs procedures, collaborative frameworks, and policy safeguards. The findings provide theoretical insights and practical support for enhancing supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.

Keywords

Hainan Free Trade Port; fresh agricultural products; port supply chain; cold chain logistics; customs clearance facilitation

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