The port administration office in Manzhouli, China’s largest land port situated in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, reports a notable surge in cargo volume this year.
Cargo Breakdown
From January to November 20, the port handled over 20 million tonnes of cargo, marking a significant 39.9 percent increase compared to the previous year.
The figure consisted of 18.73 million tonnes of railway freight and 1.32 million tonnes of road freight, up 35.3 percent and 171 percent, respectively, said Zhang Shipu, director of the administration office.
Thus far this year, Manzhouli port has handled 4,353 China-Europe freight train trips, transporting a total of 472,900 twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo.
Trade Facilitation
- The imports and exports passing through Manzhouli port primarily encompass daily essentials, industrial machinery, and agricultural products.
- To advance Manzhouli’s top-notch development and bolster cross-border trade, the port has initiated numerous actions aimed at refining customs clearance efficiency for China-Europe freight trains.
- These efforts focus on simplifying clearance processes and cutting down associated expenses, as highlighted by Zhang.
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Source: Xinhua Net
