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Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals handled record volumes as early Lunar New Year restocking pulled demand forward. Dwell times held steady despite the surge.
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Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals handled record volumes as early Lunar New Year restocking pulled demand forward. Dwell times held steady despite the surge.
China Customs widened its advance-declaration program, letting compliant importers release qualifying goods before vessel arrival — cutting clearance to hours at major ports.
The latest staged reductions under the RCEP agreement lower duties on a fresh tranche of goods. Exporters using correct certificates of origin can claim immediate savings.
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