Core Insights - The construction of a smart customs system has significantly improved operational efficiency for companies, reducing copper concentrate processing time from 18 days to approximately 8 days and customs clearance time from 5-10 days to an average of 30 hours, resulting in cost savings exceeding 100 million yuan [1][2] - Gansu's import of metal ores reached 19.77 billion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a 44% increase and accounting for 74.2% of the province's total imports, with notable increases in nickel and cobalt materials [1][2] - The "Gansu Agricultural Foreign Trade Pass" program has been instrumental in promoting Gansu's agricultural products abroad, with over 160 agricultural enterprises trained to utilize the program, enhancing the quality and efficiency of exports [3] Group 1: Smart Customs Development - The smart customs initiative has led to a reduction in logistics costs and manpower, with frontline staff reduced from 4-5 to 2 [1] - The implementation of a "joint supervision" customs model for imported copper concentrate has been a key innovation, combining technology and risk assessment to enhance regulatory efficiency [2] Group 2: Agricultural Export Support - The "Gansu Agricultural Foreign Trade Pass" app has been launched to support agricultural exports, with continuous improvements based on enterprise feedback [3] - Gansu's foreign trade totalled 35.21 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 33.8%, ranking second nationally [3]