服务创新、高效通关、径予放行 吸引越来越多国际船舶靠泊上海口岸 上海国际航运中心能力持续提升

Group 1 - The Shanghai International Shipping Center is transitioning from "basically completed" to "fully completed" as part of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a record high of 42,000 international vessels entering and leaving the port in the first 11 months of this year, a 2.4% increase year-on-year, including 30,000 container ships [1] - Service innovation is a key factor attracting international vessels to dock in Shanghai, with the implementation of regulations ensuring the supply of pharmaceuticals and medical devices for international vessels starting in October 2024, making Shanghai the first port in China with such capabilities [1] - The number of pharmaceutical and medical device supplies available at Shanghai Port has increased to 724 types, enhancing the ability to meet diverse health needs of crew members [1] Group 2 - Efficient customs clearance is a reason why international vessels view Shanghai as a hub, with Yangshan Port handling a container throughput of 26.25 million TEUs in the first 11 months, a 9.7% increase year-on-year, facilitated by customs measures [2] - Fresh products like New Zealand kiwifruit, Chilean cherries, and Spanish persimmons are increasingly entering through Yangshan Port, with the first fast cargo ship carrying Chilean cherries arriving in December [2] - The "immediate inspection upon arrival" customs measure has significantly preserved the freshness of imported cherries, with expectations of a two to three-fold increase in import volume compared to last year's cherry season [2] Group 3 - The "direct release" customs initiative at Shanghai Port has reduced logistics costs by 12% and improved time efficiency by 25% through smart customs construction [3] - In November, 3,489 Kia electric vehicles from South Korea were directly transported to the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone under the "direct release" supervision model, with plans for further distribution based on market demand [3] - The "direct release" model has facilitated the transit of 92,000 vehicles this year, expanding to include international automotive brands such as General Motors, Toyota, and Mitsubishi [3]