Container transshipment emphasized at Xiamen Port

Xiamen port has taken a series of active measures with a view to improve its international container trans-shipment service and attracting more carriers from around the world.

The measures are to improve operation conditions, lower service charges and facilitate customs clearances. A new mode of customs monitor has also been adopted, under which first leg ships can be given paper release for loading as soon as the import processing is finished and the number of boxes to be unloaded determined. Consequently, ships will no longer need to wait until a tally report is presented at the end of unloading, which should save time and money for all parties concerned.
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