“智慧海关”助力湖北荆州实现日韩直航

Group 1 - The opening of the first international direct shipping route from Jingzhou Port to Japan and South Korea marks a significant breakthrough for local foreign trade enterprises, allowing them to export goods directly from their doorstep [1] - The new shipping route is expected to reduce transportation time by 4 to 6 days and save logistics costs by approximately 20% compared to previous methods [1] - The Jingzhou Customs has implemented nearly 40 facility upgrades in the Yanka Port area and introduced a rapid customs clearance model, enhancing efficiency by over 50% [1] Group 2 - Since 2025, the "Smart Customs" initiative has led to significant achievements, including a 151.4% year-on-year increase in bamboo, wood, and grass product exports, reaching 170 million yuan [2] - The remote inspection reform for live pig exports to Hong Kong and Macau has facilitated the export of nearly 12,000 live pigs, marking a growth of about 50% [2] - The introduction of a "batch inspection" model in the chemical export sector has reduced inspection time by one hour per batch, significantly improving release efficiency [2]