Militzer & Münch China is reporting success in a year marked by international tensions. In this interview, Jeffery Guo, Deputy Managing Director and Director North China, and Carl Gao, Director South China, explain what made this possible. They also talk about how business is developing in the People’s Republic, what makes Militzer & Münch a strong partner for customers in the region, and what they are planning for 2026.
Mr. Guo, Mr. Gao, how did Militzer & Münch’s business in China develop in 2025?
Jeffery Guo: We have achieved several new milestones this year, giving proof of our company’s capabilities. We have made significant progress, particularly for our automotive customers and in the area of project logistics. And this despite the fact that the economic conditions were anything but ideal. Of course, we felt the impact of the trade dispute between China and the US, especially in the first half of the year. However, thanks to our highly diversified business structure, we were able to cushion the effects of international tensions very well.
One of our greatest successes in recent months was being promoted to strategic logistics partner for one of our largest customers. This internationally operating group specializes in the manufacture of industrial and automotive glass. Our team handles sea, air, and rail shipments and international road transports for this customer.
Carl Gao: Together with Militzer & Münch France, we have also set up a consolidation service between China and France. This covers LCL shipments to France, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
You mentioned the automotive sector. What projects are you currently working on in this area?
Jeffery Guo: One of the world’s largest car manufacturers is currently building a factory in southern Hungary. The site is expected to create up to 10,000 jobs and produce 300,000 electric vehicles per year. Our task was to transport the spray painting production line from various locations in China to Koper, Slovenia, and then by truck to the new plant in Szeged. The total freight volume was 50,000 cubic meters, divided into six to eight batches.
We also supported the construction of a factory in Indonesia for the same customer. A plant with a capacity of up to 18,000 employees is being built on a 126-hectare site in West Java; annual production capacity is expected to be around 150,000 electric cars. For this project, which ran until the beginning of December, we delivered around 50,000 cubic meters of cargo for a new spray painting production line to the customer by sea.
What do you consider to be Militzer & Münch’s key strengths?
Carl Gao: As a company, we have built up a comprehensive global network over the years. Our experts are on site in many countries around the world and have local expertise. This is a major advantage, especially in more challenging markets.
Jeffery Guo: Every day, we see how committed our colleagues are to our customers. This applies to our teams here in China, but also to the many other country units we regularly cooperate with. As a result, we are able to support our customers in almost all their requests with tailor-made logistics solutions that are ideally suited to their needs.
What are your plans for 2026?
Carl Gao: In the coming year, we want to continue to grow, both within China and in international transport. To this end, we are working on further standardizing our processes, and we will continue to expand our cooperation within the Militzer & Münch network.
Jeffery Guo: In 2026, we plan to take on several new customer projects and further deepen existing partnerships. Militzer & Münch China’s stated goal is to provide the best possible support for the business activities of even the most complex international companies. We achieve this by combining excellent service with first-class rates.