Domestic New Energy Vehicles Accelerate Expansion into Belt and Road Markets

Recently, under the supervision of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port Customs (affiliated with Shanghai Customs), 1,945 domestic new energy vehicles (NEVs) from brands like SAIC MG and BYD were loaded onto the international ro-ro vessel Knox Leader at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port, destined for Vietnam, Thailand, and other Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries.

2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the BRI. Over the past decade, the BRI’s “circle of friends” has continued to expand, with steady progress and fruitful outcomes in economic and trade cooperation among partner countries. In the automotive industry, China and BRI partner countries have vast opportunities for win-win collaboration. Chinese-brand NEVs, with their diverse product offerings and high-quality performance, have gained widespread recognition in BRI markets, supporting partner countries in achieving green transformation and sustainable development. These countries are also leveraging their resource advantages to extend and upgrade the NEV industrial chain.

At Shanghai Port, NEV exports have maintained strong growth momentum this year. At Haitong International Automobile Terminal—China’s largest vehicle export hub located in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port—over 280,000 domestic NEVs were shipped abroad in the first 10 months of the year.

“Since the launch of the second phase of our thematic education campaign, we have adopted a problem-oriented approach, conducting in-depth research through field studies, interviews, and video conferences to identify and address challenges faced by automakers. We’ve established mechanisms for customs clearance reservations and emergency response, optimized resource allocation in advance, and actively supported domestic NEVs in exploring emerging markets to expand their presence in BRI countries,” said Lü Zhiqin, Deputy Section Chief of the Inspection Division at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port Customs.

At Nangang Terminal in the Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, which has gradually taken over ro-ro ship operations relocated from Waigaoqiao Port, Haitong Terminal now operates 15 ro-ro shipping routes to BRI countries. Yangshan Customs has not only ensured “zero-delay” clearance for ro-ro vessel exports but also pioneered a “scheduled inspection” mechanism, assigning dedicated teams to prioritize inspections. By enhancing communication with exporters and port authorities, providing proactive consulting services, and optimizing logistics channels, the customs authority has significantly improved the efficiency and service quality of NEV clearance.

According to Shanghai Customs statistics, in the first 10 months of this year, Shanghai Port exported RMB 29.96 billion worth of electric passenger vehicles to BRI countries, a year-on-year increase of 51.1%.

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Original article link: “http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/xwfb34/302425/5527600/index.html“.
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