China-Laos Railway sees brisk passenger, cargo transport over inaugural 4 months

Asia, cargo, China, cross border, Customs, Laos

  As of Sunday, the China-Laos Railway has handled over 2.25 million passenger trips and transported 1.31 million tons of cargo since its launch in December, official data showed. Trains on the railway have provided a safe, comfortable and convenient means of inter-city transport for residents along the route, while passenger trips have seen strong…

Customs steps up to ensure quick clearance of imports

Asia, Border Security, China, COVID-19, cross border, Customs, Customs Clearance, trade

Imported supplies such as vegetables, fruit, milk, milk powder and beef have been quickly cleared and transferred during the ongoing COVID-19 resurgence in Shanghai, according to Shanghai Customs. A cargo of pumpkins from New Zealand, weighing 25.6 tons, passed through customs smoothly at Waigaoqiao port area after quarantine inspection on March 29. In addition, the…