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Rhenus China signs MoU with Zhengtong Auto China  

From L to R  

Joachim Hanssen – CEO APAC, Rhenus Air & Ocean  

Tobias Koenig – CCO of Rhenus Group  

Hong Shaoyong – General Manager, of the Automotive Supply Chain Division China Zhengtong Auto 

Cliff Xu – Regional Director of Greater China, Rhenus Air & Ocean 

Kristy Tang – General Manager of Rhenus Shanghai  

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Rhenus China signs MoU with Zhengtong Auto China

From L to R

Joachim Hanssen – CEO APAC, Rhenus Air & Ocean

Tobias Koenig – CCO of Rhenus Group

Hong Shaoyong – General Manager, of the Automotive Supply Chain Division China Zhengtong Auto

Cliff Xu – Regional Director of Greater China, Rhenus Air & Ocean

Kristy Tang – General Manager of Rhenus Shanghai

Image Source: Rhenus China

Rhenus Logistics and Zhengtong Auto sign MoU on Sino-Europe Collaboration in Automotive Logistics

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  • Rhenus will offer warehousing and distribution support to Zhengtong Auto in Poland, as well as end-to-end logistics solutions from China to Poland
  • The MOU was signed in Shanghai, to establish a partnership to support ITG’s long-term growth in Europe

Rhenus Logistics and Zhengtong Auto, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZhengTong Auto by Xiamen ITG Holding Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Zhengtong Auto’s logistics needs in Poland. Signed at Rhenus’ Shanghai office, Rhenus Group’s Greater China headquarters, on 4 November, the agreement will position Rhenus as a strategic partner in automotive logistics, while enabling Zhengtong Auto to extend their growth into Europe with an international logistics network.  

The MoU was signed by Hong Shaoyong, General Manager of the Automotive Supply Chain Division China, Zhengtong Auto and Tobias Koenig, CCO of Rhenus Group. The partnership lays the foundation for both companies to collaborate across China and Europe on automotive logistics solutions.  

Under the agreement, Rhenus will provide support to establish a Poland-based overseas bonded warehouse and distribution hub. The customized end-to-end logistics solution includes international transportation of finished vehicles from Shanghai to Poland, developing customized SOPs tailored to automotive logistics standards, as well as overseas warehousing, yard management, inventory management and distribution within Poland.

In addition, the two parties are actively developing projects across different European markets, including Italy, Argentina, Belgium, and Norway. The partnership aims to lay the foundation for both parties to develop a scalable international logistics network, enabling ITG’s continued global growth and market expansion.

"Rhenus supported us from the very beginning of our Europe expansion journey. Their ability to combine strategic guidance with strong operational execution gave us the confidence to move forward efficiently," said Hong Shaoyong, General Manager of the Automotive Supply Chain Division China, Zhengtong Auto.  

On the partnership, Tobias Koenig, CCO of Rhenus Group added, “Rhenus has a strong integrated China-Europe network and expertise in developing customer end-to-end solutions for this industry and others, which the partnership is able to leverage on. With our proven capabilities in both early-stage consulting and operational execution, the partnership is well-positioned to scale into a broader international logistics network. We are proud of the trust that Zhengtong Auto has in Rhenus and our team will continue to support their global growth and market expansion.”

 

Press contact details for Zhengtong Auto  

Li Yuhang (李煜航) 

Email:liyh[at]zhengtongauto.net 

Brice Wang (王文斌) 

Email:wngwb[at]zhengtongauto.net 

ZhengTong Auto's export division, under Xiamen ITG Holding Group Co., Ltd., specializes in global automotive supply chain services. Backed by the strong credentials of a core member of the Fortune Global 500, it boasts solid financial strength and high-level operational security. With the solid backing of its state-owned enterprise background, the company is committed to delivering safe, efficient and hassle-free integrated solutions for automotive export and supply chain services. It is among the first batch of national pilot enterprises for used car export, and the first enterprise in Fujian Province to be granted a used car export license and complete the first used car export transaction in the province. 

In April 2025, it obtained the AEO Advanced Certification from China Customs, making it the first used car export enterprise in Fujian Province to receive this qualification. It is thereby entitled to the customs clearance "green channel" across 57 countries and regions worldwide. 

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,300 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times. 

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