On Jan 6, 42 tons of Red Globe grapes from Dunhuang were shipped to Iraq, a historic first. Under the supervision of Dunhuang Airport Customs, affiliated with Lanzhou Customs this milestone was made possible.  

A landmark shipment of 42 tons of Red Globe grapes from Dunhuang set sail for Iraq from Shekou Port on Jan 6, marking the region's first grape export to Iraq. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

"The smooth export process is attributed to the customs' green channel for local agricultural products," said Zhao Xin, business manager of Jinsuiyuan Fruit Company. "The green channel enables one-stop processing and appointment-based customs clearance, significantly reducing logistics time and costs."

Lanzhou Customs has streamlined its supervision procedures to facilitate export growth. Key improvements include online registration for fruit orchards and packaging plants, reduced processing times, and enhanced guidance for quality control. The customs office provides round-the-clock consultation and clearance services through its green channel initiative.

"In 2024, our fresh fruit exports exceeded 20,000 tons, showing significant year-on-year growth," said Zhao Guanhong, head of Dunhuang Airport Customs' Comprehensive Business Section. "We will continue to optimize our services to boost market vitality and support high-quality development of the local export-oriented economy."