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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Chongqing, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Four trucks loaded with electronics departed from the Xiyong Bonded Industrial Zone in southwest China's Chongqing on Wednesday for Almaty under the TIR (Travel International Road) system.
This event marked the beginning of the operation of the Chongqing-Central Asia freight road route within the above-mentioned system.
The trucks will cross the Chinese border through the Khorgos border crossing point in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwest China. The entire journey is expected to take approximately 4.5 days, which is almost 30 percent shorter than traditional cross-border road freight and significantly improves logistics efficiency.
TIR is an international system that simplifies the transport of goods between countries. Under this system, cargo is sealed at the starting point of the route and inspected only upon arrival at the destination. At intermediate border crossings, border crossing officers merely verify the TIR carnet data and the customs stamp on the vehicle. This reduces transit time and mitigates potential risks associated with administrative customs procedures and cargo damage. China joined the TIR Convention in July 2016.
The opening of this TIR route will provide businesses in Chongqing and neighboring areas with a more efficient and flexible cross-border logistics solution for developing into the Central Asian market. It will also strengthen Chongqing's role as an international logistics hub and further promote logistics connectivity between Chongqing and Central Asia.
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