In response to global supply chain restructuring driven by the U.S.–China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the “Creating Post-Pandemic Industry Collaboration among Taipei Port, Taoyuan Airport, and the Postal Park” forum today. Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Chia-Lung stated in his remarks that a “golden triangle” of sea, air, and postal networks will be developed to support the integrated growth of cross-border e-commerce, sea–air intermodal transport, and cold chain logistics.

Lin stated that the pandemic has had a profound global impact and will bring significant economic changes in the post-pandemic era. In response, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has taken proactive steps to help related industries prepare for these changes. He noted that logistics is a key driver of Taiwan’s economy. The ministry oversees three major entities responsible for seaport, airport, and postal services: Taiwan International Ports Corporation operates Taipei Port, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation manages Taoyuan Airport, and Chunghwa Post runs a logistics park in Linkou A7. Together, they form a “golden triangle,” which will be integrated to develop smart logistics by connecting seaports, airports, and postal logistics networks.

He pointed out that concrete plans were proposed at the forum, including land allocation and supporting transportation infrastructure, with the goal of attracting investment. Key target industries include cross-border e-commerce, sea–air intermodal transport, and cold chain logistics. By identifying suitable sites and integrating online and offline operations, the aim is to enhance Taiwan’s overall industrial competitiveness. He added that during the pandemic, while passenger transport revenue declined, cargo demand increased. Although the aviation sector recorded slight losses, maritime shipping saw significant gains, helping sustain Taiwan’s economic growth at 3.3% in the third quarter. Strong exports and robust domestic demand were identified as the two main drivers, with export growth closely linked to freight and logistics.

Lin Chia-Lung stated that in response to the pandemic, global markets are shifting toward decentralization and regionalization, with localized supply chains becoming increasingly important. Taiwan holds a competitive advantage in this trend due to its industrial clustering, which forms flexible and efficient supply chain ecosystems capable of adapting to market changes. He noted that after nearly two years of the U.S.–China trade war, not only have traditional labor-intensive industries accelerated their relocation out of China, but major global tech supply chains have also begun diversifying to mitigate risk. Amid these global shifts, Taiwan can leverage its strong manufacturing capabilities and free trade zone incentives, while integrating the expanded capacity of Taipei Port, the extensive and convenient flight network of Taoyuan Airport, and the last-mile delivery strengths of the postal system. These combined advantages are expected to attract investment and production of key components that were previously imported, helping to create new industrial value chains.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications will continue to advance both infrastructure development and investment promotion through Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, and Chunghwa Post. These efforts aim to build an integrated logistics support network in northern Taiwan, achieving the goal of “sea–air–postal collaboration and the creation of new industrial opportunities.”

Excerpted from an InvesTaiwan news release