A pilot project involving Chinese and European customs was launched Monday to develop smart and secure trade lanes to speed up checking processes, counter the threat of terrorism and combat piracy and counterfeiting.
Speaking at a launch ceremony yesterday, Shi Fusheng, deputy director of Shenzhen Customs, said: "Closer cooperation between Chinese and European customs will help tighten the management of imported solid waste."
The project, which will run for nine to 12 months, will focus on the transport of containers by sea between Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Felixstowe in England and Shenzhen, he said.
Under the plan, the three countries will try to align security standards, upgrade technology, exchange more information and accelerate the release of goods at customs.
The project will be rolled out to other ports in Europe and China if the pilot is successful, he said.
"The scheme will provide us with advance information on the solid waste imported from Europe, which will help us better manage consignments and eliminate any negative impact," Shi said.
Ten Chinese companies and 10 European ones, each of which has a good record with both Chinese and European customs, will take part in the pilot project.
Source: China Daily
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