Zhoushan streamlines international ships clearance post-bunkering

Zhoushan in East China’s Zhejiang province launched an expedited customs clearance system for international vessels on 13 June, starting with an international shipping vessel completing bonded fuel oil procedures and immediately submitting exit documents.

Furthermore, the move marks the first use of the ‘large-small vessel’ split supervision model under the China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone and separating customs oversight of international ships from that of local fuel supply vessels.