WGQ(SH:600648) Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang·2025-02-15 22:13Core Insights - The Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone achieved a record import and export value of 1.04 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a year-on-year growth of 4.6% [1] - The zone has maintained its position as the top-performing comprehensive bonded zone in China for four consecutive years [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - The import and export values in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone grew by 3.8% and 6.9% respectively, accounting for 24.5% of Shanghai's total trade [1] - The research and development import-export value reached 232 million yuan, representing 77.8% of Shanghai's total [2] - The import-export value of pharmaceuticals and medical devices was 139.8 billion yuan, making up 68.0% of Shanghai's total [2] Group 2: Customs and Logistics Enhancements - The establishment of a public service platform for biomedical products has improved inspection efficiency and reduced storage costs for cold chain products [1] - The AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program has been implemented, benefiting 126 AEO enterprises in the zone, which account for 22.58% of the customs area [3] - AEO enterprises contribute 45.52% of the total import-export value in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone [3] Group 3: Industry Support and Development - The customs authority is promoting policies such as the "white list" for biomedical R&D imports and "one certificate multiple batches" to ease financial pressures on companies [2] - The Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone is supporting the development of an international medical device smart base and a cultural and artistic goods trading platform [2]