Harbor Link Logistics Assists SMM in Producing the "2025 Global Resource Distribution Map of Raw Material Enterprises for Lead Ingots"

Published: May 31, 2025 13:26

As the lead industry continues to develop, the supply imbalance in the raw material sector is intensifying. In terms of lead concentrates, the tight supply situation is worsening. Additionally, due to the historically relatively high prices of gold and silver, smelters' demand for high-grade lead concentrates has increased. Meanwhile, the domestic processing fees for lead concentrates have continued to hit new lows. In terms of scrap, according to the SMM survey, in recent years, the generation of scrap batteries has not matched the processing capacity for scrap batteries. The capacity of secondary lead is in a state of oversupply. In 2024, the new capacity of secondary lead continued to increase, while the domestic supply of scrap was limited. Moreover, there was a loss of scrap in exports. Coupled with the traditional off-season in the lead-acid battery market in the first half of the year, with battery scrap volumes at a low point for the year, the supply imbalance has intensified.

To enable industry peers to have a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the global market distribution of lead ingot raw material industries, SMM, in collaboration with Zhejiang Gang Lianjie Logistics Technology Co., Ltd., is proud to launch the "2025 Global Lead Ingot Raw Material Enterprise Resource Distribution Map". After annotation and typesetting, it will be printed and distributed to upstream and downstream customers in the industry. It aims to provide an authoritative, comprehensive, and professional overview of the lead ingot raw material industry, establish a communication bridge between enterprises across the industry chain, break down information barriers between upstream and downstream sectors, and jointly promote the healthy and green development and upgrading of the lead industry.

Zhejiang Gang Lianjie Logistics Technology Co., Ltd., is an AAAA-level comprehensive service logistics enterprise affiliated with the Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group system. It is a joint venture established by Zhejiang Seaport Logistics Group and Box Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. It has obtained China Quality Management System Certification, with the number: 00124Q37205ROM/3302, and is a state-controlled enterprise.

Relying on the brand advantages of Ningbo Zhoushan Port, the company adheres to the principle of taking Ningbo Zhoushan Port as the main body and closely revolves around the strategic business layout of Ningbo Zhoushan Port to provide customers with modern and comprehensive logistics services. The company has opened an Anhui branch in 2023, established a Malaysian subsidiary, and will open a German subsidiary in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, by the end of 2024. Currently, the Thai company has completed its registration and is in further planning. The company can provide logistics services centered on Malaysia and Thailand, radiating to various Southeast Asian countries, including but not limited to door-to-door cargo pick-up, warehouse (warehousing and in-warehouse operations), ocean freight booking, import and export customs clearance, etc.In terms of business performance, the company has ranked first in import agency volume at Ningbo Port for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and first in non-ferrous metal agency volume at Ningbo Port. It has also been honored with the "Top Ten Import Freight Forwarding Enterprises" award for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024.

Domestically: In terms of import business, the company provides full-chain import logistics services, covering international multimodal transport, port customs clearance, bonded customs declaration, transportation, warehousing, etc., covering almost all bulk raw materials: such as non-ferrous metals, plastic pellets, agricultural and sideline products, pulp, grain, recycled materials, hazardous goods, cold chain, bulk cargo, petroleum and petrochemical products, food, minerals, etc.

Overseas: Zhejiang Gang Lianjie (Malaysia) Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary), located in Selangor, Malaysia, 20 kilometers away from Port Klang West, 23 kilometers away from Port Klang North, and 34 kilometers away from the Port Klang Bonded Free Trade Zone. It is mainly engaged in international freight forwarding for imports and exports, with Malaysia as the center to radiate throughout Southeast Asia, and carries out related businesses.

Contact Information

Chen Dong (Imports) 13901649539

Zhu Yong, Overseas Project Leader and General Manager of the Malaysian Subsidiary 18501669898

Chen Lei (Imports) 13857876948

Shi Qihao (Imports) 13777188184


Contact Person for SMM Map Co-production

Tian Cheng

19521491689

tiancheng@smm.cn

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