If the nine plus two Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional cooperation and development plan isimplemented, China will have another example of regional cooperation similar to East AsiaRegional Cooperation. By then, the Pan-Pearl River Delta economic zone accounting forhalf of Chinas import and export will have a prosperous and promising future and consoli-date its economic position. As a consequence, there is no doubt that Pearl River shippingwill face big challenges. Can Pearl River meet the rising demand? Currently, Pearl Rivershipping is just getting on the way but with some problems that cannot be overlooked. If the nine plus two Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional cooperation and development plan is implemented, China will have another example of regional cooperation similar to East Asia Regional Cooperation. By then, the Pan-Pearl River Delta economic zone accounting for share of Chinas import and export will have a prosperous and promising future and consoli-date its economic position. As a consequence, there is no doubt that Pearl River shippingwill face big challenges. Can Pearl River meet the rising demand? Currently, Pearl Rivershipping is just getting on the way but with some problems that can not be overlooked.