Yangshan Port Implements Measures to Ease Customs Congestion

This paper addresses the issue of customs clearance efficiency at Yangshan Port. It proposes suggestions such as announcing port entry plans in advance, optimizing data presentation, and strengthening information synchronization. These measures aim to solve pain points like port congestion and information delays, helping foreign trade companies improve logistics efficiency and seize market opportunities. The goal is to streamline processes and facilitate smoother operations for businesses relying on Yangshan Port for international trade, ultimately contributing to enhanced competitiveness.
Yangshan Port Implements Measures to Ease Customs Congestion

Have you encountered these challenges? Four lanes merging into one, cargo piling up, and time—your most valuable resource—wasted in endless waiting? Outdated website information with unclear critical data, forcing you to make blind decisions? Or worse, shipments cleared on the E-Tong platform but still not reflected at Yangshan Port, risking costly order delays?

These pain points are all too familiar. To address these systemic inefficiencies, we propose the following solutions:

  • Transparent Information Sharing: Relevant authorities should publish Yangshan Port's inbound schedules at least 48 hours in advance, enabling freight forwarders to optimize routing and prevent unnecessary congestion.
  • Data Accuracy Improvements: Overhaul port website interfaces to deliver real-time, precise, and logically organized operational data, eliminating chaotic information streams that hinder decision-making.
  • Process Synchronization: Implement seamless data integration between the E-Tong customs platform and Yangshan Port's operating systems to ensure immediate status updates upon clearance, preventing delays caused by information gaps.

Only through these fundamental reforms can Yangshan Port achieve true operational efficiency, empowering international trade businesses to compete effectively in global markets. Collective advocacy for these changes will drive meaningful progress in China's critical logistics infrastructure.