常州海关货物查验科科长王伟带记者走到码头引桥上，不远处，长达数百米的传送带横跨水面。"这批 来自澳大利亚的铁矿砂通过皮带机直接运输到气膜大棚，从船到库整个流程全封闭，实现运砂不见 砂。" 去年常州铁矿砂进口量同比增长达20%，释放出积极信号：国内制造业需求旺盛，常州港吞吐量持续攀 升。 □ 本报记者 张宇熠 部分铁矿砂从常州港中转，运往湖南、安徽等地钢厂。通关效率高、综合成本低，让码头岸线不到10公 里的常州港成为长三角港口群中的重要中转站。"常州港处于上海港与南京港（002040）辐射圈的枢纽 节点，又与内河航道网紧密相连，可畅达八方。"王伟说。 春节假期，常州港录安洲码头4号泊位依旧繁忙。2月21日，一艘20万吨级船舶正在进行卸货作业。然 而，现场只见船不见货，记者不禁好奇：货去哪了？ 工业原料源源不断运进来，"常州制造"整装待发运出去。爱德拉智能科技（常州）有限公司的38辆摩托 车发往英国，雅柯斯电力科技（中国）有限公司的10台发电机组发往土耳其……在常州海关H986（海 关大型集装箱检查系统）设备室，王伟指着系统显示屏一边演示一边介绍："借助H986，集装箱查验时 间缩短至5分钟内，大幅提升进出口货物 ...

Core Insights - The "Kuros Leader" vessel, carrying approximately 54,550 tons of ammonium sulfate, has set a record for the largest single shipment export by a single owner [1] - Ammonium sulfate is recognized as an excellent nitrogen fertilizer, beneficial for various soils and crops, enhancing plant growth, fruit quality, yield, and resilience against disasters [1] - The Xiuyu Port area in Putian serves as the largest ammonium sulfate distribution center in the province, exporting goods to countries and regions such as South Africa, Brazil, and Southeast Asia [1] Industry Developments - The port has improved its customs clearance services, implementing a "no-contact" system for vessels and personnel, which has increased operational efficiency [1] - The average time required for vessels from reporting, docking to departure has been reduced by one hour due to the establishment of an intelligent port entrance system [1]