Shanghai Sets Up Supervision Center for Express ParcelsThe Shanghai Customs has set up China's largest supervision center for international air express parcels, said a customs officer.The supervision center, at Pudong International Airport, a pivotal entry and exit point for international travelers to Shanghai, processes 7,500 express parcels per hour, said Lu Peijun, director of the Shanghai Customs. Express parcel services are playing an increasingly important role in the global logistics industry, said Lu, adding that the supervision center will facilitate customs clearance of inbound and outbound express parcels and meet international standards in the logistics service sector. According to Lu, the supervision center will improve efficiency in customs supervision and express parcel clearance through its " one-stop" services ranging from customs clearance to quarantine and safety inspection. Statistics show that China's air express market reports an annual turnover of over 10 billion yuan (about 1.2 billion US dollars), and is still expanding at 30 percent year-on-year. |
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