Core Insights - The upcoming "Double 11" shopping festival has led to a surge in cross-border e-commerce activities in China, particularly in Guangzhou, where customs clearance for imported goods is at a peak [1][2] Group 1: Cross-Border E-commerce Trends - Major e-commerce platforms in China are entering a sales frenzy ahead of "Double 11," with significant increases in the volume of imported goods being processed [1] - The Nansha Customs has reported an average of over 200,000 cross-border e-commerce clearance lists per day, with a total of over 4.2 million lists and a value of 1.82 billion yuan from October 20 to November 6 [1] - The Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Customs has also seen a peak in cross-border e-commerce imports, with a single day reaching 36,000 clearance lists, a more than 50% increase compared to normal [2] Group 2: Operational Enhancements - Companies are focusing on faster customs clearance and lower costs during the promotional season, with some reporting a 20% increase in package dispatch efficiency compared to the previous year [1] - Customs authorities have extended working hours and increased manpower to ensure rapid clearance of imported goods, enhancing operational capacity by adding two dedicated sorting lines [2] - The total value of cross-border e-commerce direct purchase imports at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Customs reached over 470 million yuan from October 21 to November 6, with a year-on-year growth of 6% [2]

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