Core Insights - The successful docking of the "Lucky Angel" vessel carrying 41,200 tons of imported acacia wood chips at the Gulei Port marks the official launch of wood chip import operations, facilitating a key raw material supply channel for the Liansheng integrated pulp and paper project [2] - The imported acacia wood chips are essential for producing high-quality products such as white cardboard, household paper, and cultural paper, which are exported globally [2] - The Gulei Port's wood chip import business enhances local paper products' logistics, solidifying the foundation for the industry's outward development [3] Cost Efficiency - Utilizing the Gulei Port for wood chip imports can save 5 yuan per ton in storage and transportation costs, leading to an estimated annual savings of 5 million yuan for companies importing 1 million tons [2] - This cost reduction not only improves operational efficiency but also highlights the port's advantages in cost and service [2] Collaborative Efforts - To ensure the smooth operation of the first vessel, Gulei Port proactively coordinated with customs, border inspection, maritime, and port authorities to develop a specialized support plan [2] - The successful operation of the first foreign trade wood chip vessel demonstrates the port's capability in handling specialized bulk cargo and opens a new multi-win industrial channel [3] Strategic Development - The Gulei Port serves as a key platform for the diversified development of the Gulei port area, filling a gap in related business operations [3] - The port aims to enhance its collaboration with customs and optimize the business environment to attract more high-profile vessels, contributing to high-quality regional foreign trade development [3]