On the evening of May 14, Henan's first cross-border e-commerce TIR truck convoy operated by China Gate International Logistics Group departed from Zone A of Zhengzhou Comprehensive Bonded Zone.
This marks Henan's first attempt to integrate the "9610" cross-border e-commerce model with the TIR international road transport system, signaling the successful launch of an innovative logistics route combining "9610+TIR". The breakthrough opens up a new international channel for cross-border e-commerce exports. Witnessing the TIR truck convoy depart, Li Jinyu, freight director at China Gate International Logistics Group, beamed with joy.
The goods were declared under the "9610" cross-border e-commerce model and after customs inspection set off for their final destination- Moscow, Russia.
As an emerging mode of international transport, the TIR truck service has become the "fourth logistics corridor" following air, sea, and rail freight. Based on the United Nations' Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets, the system simplified streamlined procedures such as a single declaration, an all-the-route recognized TIR card, and end-to-end delivery. The TIR system eliminates the need for transshipment, vehicle changes, or unloading along the route, requiring minimal inspections only when necessary. This efficient, streamlined approach allows for true "door-to-door" service and "one document through" logistics, significantly enhancing trade facilitation, speeding up cargo clearance, and reducing both transit time and costs. (Chinese source: Henan Daily Reporter: Wang Yanhui and Wang Ge Translator: Yang Jiaxin Proofreader: Li Wenjing ans Zhao Hanqing)
