Core Insights - Shanghai's "smart" ports, including Yangshan Port and Pudong Airport, are enhancing efficiency and convenience in customs operations, showcasing China's foreign trade vitality [1][3]. Group 1: Yangshan Port - In August, Yangshan Port achieved a record container throughput of 2.57 million TEUs, marking the highest monthly volume [3]. - The implementation of the H986 container inspection system has reduced the time for physical inspections from 30 minutes to just a few minutes, significantly saving time for businesses [3]. - The "linked unloading" regulatory model promotes integrated supervision and enhances regional cooperation in the Yangtze River Delta, reflecting a commitment to green and efficient operations [3]. Group 2: Pudong Airport - Since June 2025, Pudong Airport has seen international transit cargo volumes reach historical highs for three consecutive months, with 17,000 tons of goods monitored in the first eight months of this year, representing a 153% year-on-year increase [6]. - The Shanghai Customs has facilitated cargo transfer between Pudong and Hongqiao airports, optimizing the efficiency of international cargo transit [4]. - Automated customs verification terminals for tax refunds at Pudong Airport have streamlined the process, allowing travelers to complete refunds in under 10 seconds, with around 500 transactions daily [6].

Core Insights - The Yangtze River Delta region achieved a total import and export value of 8.16 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.4% and accounting for 37.4% of the national total, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous year [1] Group 1 - The Shanghai Customs, along with local governments, established a joint regulatory mechanism for special goods, effectively simplifying the approval process for the entry and exit of these goods [1] - A cross-regional joint supervision model for high-risk special goods was explored, facilitating enterprises in drug research and production activities across customs districts [1] - The supply chain security assessment model was promoted throughout the Yangtze River Delta, resulting in a reduction of inspection volumes for over 100,000 supply chain shipments, benefiting leading industries such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence [1] Group 2 - The Shanghai Customs led the promotion of the "linked unloading" model in the maritime sector to enhance logistics chain circulation, which has now covered 14 ports in the Yangtze River Delta [2] - A communication mechanism was established among customs and ports to improve the efficiency of handling complex issues, supported by a team of over 300 liaison officers [2] - Customs in the Yangtze River Delta ecological green integrated development demonstration zone strengthened cooperation and initiated a pilot program for the cultivation and certification of "Authorized Economic Operators" (AEO), further leveraging the benefits of the AEO system [2]

Core Insights - The Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone has achieved a cumulative import and export value of 1.05 trillion yuan since its establishment in May 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 22% [1] - In the first four months of this year, the zone recorded an import and export value of 102.62 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 16.1%, reaching a historical high [1] Group 1: Policy Innovations - The Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone is the only one of its kind in the country, playing a crucial role in promoting high-level openness and deepening customs reform [2] - The zone has introduced the "direct release" regulatory model, allowing companies to directly pick up and ship goods without declaration for non-regulated items, significantly enhancing customs efficiency [2] - The "direct release" policy has spurred rapid growth in the automotive bonded transfer business, enabling vehicles to be released in as little as 2 hours [2] Group 2: Logistics and Connectivity - The "coastal transshipment" business has successfully expanded to Lianyungang Port, allowing foreign shipping companies to engage in coastal transshipment with Yangshan Port as the international transshipment hub [3] - In the first three months of this year, the Yangshan Customs processed 2,664 "coastal transshipment" transactions, representing a year-on-year increase of 54.1%, with 27,000 standard containers, an 84.2% increase [3] - The "linked unloading" model has been introduced to enhance integration within the Yangtze River Delta, saving logistics costs significantly for both exports and imports [5] Group 3: Trade and Economic Impact - The bonded maintenance business in the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone has seen significant growth, with a trade volume of 1.722 billion yuan in 2024, more than doubling year-on-year [5] - The zone's innovations are expected to contribute to the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, attracting over 500,000 standard containers for transshipment annually [5]

Core Insights - The "Linked Unloading" model has been successfully implemented, marking a significant innovation in customs supervision and enhancing the integration of ports in the Yangtze River Delta region [1][2] - This model allows for direct customs clearance at Lusi Port, reducing logistics costs and improving efficiency for businesses in the region [1][2] Group 1: Implementation and Benefits - The first batch of goods using the "Linked Unloading" model departed from Lusi Port to Yangshan Port, indicating the model's successful launch in Nantong [1] - The model eliminates traditional customs procedures, allowing goods to be directly transported from Lusi Port to Yangshan Port, thus saving logistics costs by 400 yuan per container and shortening delivery times [1][2] - In Q1 of this year, the customs supervision at Lusi Port managed 71,000 tons of import and export goods, a year-on-year increase of 36.8%, with container throughput reaching 49,000 TEUs, up 41.43% [1] Group 2: Future Developments - The customs authority plans to hold a promotional meeting to summarize pilot experiences and optimize regulatory processes for the "Linked Unloading" model [2] - There are ongoing efforts to enhance the "Smart Port" initiative, utilizing IoT technology for real-time tracking of goods and sharing regulatory data with Yangshan Port to improve logistics services [2]