Waytron has a long-term and stable relationship with many carriers. With our strong strength, professional team, scientific system and sound network, Waytron can provide our customers with one-stop global logistics services, which are now can be involved in many countries such as USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and southeast Asia, and so on. Waytron can handle FCL, LCL, and special shipments, also providing reliable SOC service and competitive rates for TP trades, especially to USA and Canada inland locations, such as Dallas, El Paso, Portland, Houston, Calgary and Winnipeg.
Waytron Overseas Department is in charge of working with the overseas agents, including D/O, Customs Clearance, Door Delivery and Transshipment to ensure the high-quality services.
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Qin and Han Dynasties (221 BCE–220 CE)
The Maritime Silk Road took shape as Emperor Wu of Han dispatched fleets from Xuwen and Hepu, navigating the South China Sea to reach the Indian Peninsula. This "Hanwu Route" established Guangzhou as a major trade hub, fostering early exchanges with Southeast and South Asia.
Tang and Song Dynasties (618–1279)
The Tang Dynasty opened the "Guangzhou Tonghai Yidao," the world’s longest maritime route at the time, connecting Guangzhou to the Persian Gulf and East Africa. The Song Dynasty institutionalized maritime trade with the establishment of shibosi (maritime trade offices) and saw the rise of Quanzhou as a global port. Sunken ships like the Heishihao (9th century) and Nanhai I (Southern Song) revealed vast quantities of exported ceramics, testifying to the prosperity of overseas trade.
Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
Shanghai’s Qinglong Town and Taicang Port emerged as key nodes in maritime trade. Prominent families like Zhu Qing and Zhang Xuan pioneered new shipping routes, while the government adopted a "70% official, 30% private" profit-sharing model for overseas ventures. This era marked Shanghai’s ascent as a maritime commerce center.
Early Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
Zheng He’s seven voyages (1405–1433) epitomized the zenith of official tribute trade. His massive fleet visited over 30 countries in Asia and Africa, showcasing China’s naval prowess and fostering diplomatic and economic ties. Concurrently, private maritime trade began to thrive despite restrictive policies.
Mid-Ming to Early Qing Dynasties (15th–18th Centuries)
The Ming and Qing governments enforced strict "sea bans," restricting private overseas trade. The Qing Dynasty retained only Guangzhou as an open port ("One Port Trade") and established the Thirteen Hongs to monopolize foreign commerce. While this stifled personal initiative, Guangzhou became a global trade pivot, handling goods like tea, silk, and porcelain.
Late Qing Dynasty (19th Century)
The Opium Wars (1839–1860) forced China to open multiple treaty ports, dismantling the traditional maritime trade system. China’s maritime trade was increasingly integrated into the colonial global economy, with cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou becoming focal points of foreign economic influence.
