“新丝路”让进出口货物省路费极速达

Core Insights - The article discusses the implementation of 25 innovative measures for cross-border trade facilitation across China, aimed at responding to changes in the international trade environment and addressing business needs [1] Group 1: Cost Reduction and Efficiency - In Nansha Port, shipping collaboration has reduced the comprehensive cost for each vehicle by over 2000 yuan [1] - At Ningbo Zhoushan Port, advanced technologies like high-speed image recognition and automatic sampling robots have cut the average customs clearance time for iron ore and copper concentrate by 15 hours [1] Group 2: Multi-Modal Transport Innovations - The successful launch of the world's first "sea-rail combined transport + China-Europe fast shipping" model at Ningbo Zhoushan Port connects over 700 ports in more than 200 countries and regions [2] - The "one order system" for multi-modal transport has expanded the layout of inland dry ports, with the sea-rail combined transport business covering 16 provinces and 69 cities, maintaining the highest volume of foreign trade containers in China [2] Group 3: Air Transport Developments - The "airside direct access" initiative allows export goods arriving by domestic flights to bypass multiple handovers, streamlining the logistics process [3] - Plans to expand air-to-air, air-land, and air-rail combined transport services aim to enhance the efficiency of international logistics [3] Group 4: Special Goods Handling - The export process for electric vehicles and lithium batteries has been optimized to allow for separate shipping of batteries and vehicles, reducing time and costs associated with long-distance transport [4] - Guangzhou has established the first cross-border e-commerce platform for battery-powered goods, simplifying documentation requirements and significantly lowering logistics costs, with some testing fees reduced by 50% and ground operation costs by 60% [4] Group 5: Fresh Produce and Pharmaceuticals - Innovations in processes for fresh goods and pharmaceuticals have improved inspection capabilities, achieving seamless connections and expedited procedures [5] - In Guangzhou, imported cherries and durians can be delivered to owners in as little as 2 hours, while in Beijing, the inspection and release cycle for pharmaceuticals has been reduced to "minute-level," taking only 4 hours from port to patient [5]