Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)LangSon (VNA) – A delegation from the People’s Committee of the northernborder province of Lang Son led by vice chairwoman Doan Thu Ha on June 7inspected import/export activities at two border gates of Huu Nghi and TanThanh.
Currently,Huu Nghi border gate handles customs clearance for about 750 vehicles per daywhile its area for those carrying imports/exports can accommodateabout 450 vehicles. So, vehicles are directed to non-tariff areas which haveroom for about 800 to 1,000.
Meanwhile,from May 26 to June 5, over 630 trucks carrying durian to China went throughthe Tan Thanh border gate.
On average, the border gate provides customs clearance for 300 vehicles per daywhile it can deal with about 1,100 - 1,200 at maximum. If the vehicles carrying agricultural products and fruits exceeds the capacity, they will be directed to a non-tariff area that can deal with about 100.
It isforecast that the demand for goods trading through Huu Nghi and Tan Thanhborder gates will increase sharply as Vietnam and other countries areentering the peak time in the harvest season of fruits and agriculturalproducts.
Quarantineauthorities were asked to strengthen inspection and control of exports,especially Vietnamese fruits and agricultural products, to ensure compliancewith the regulations of the two countries.
The provincialIndustry and Trade Department was asked to continue overseeing the situationand removing difficulties and obstacles in import and export activities,especially in terms of mechanisms and policies. The department was requested toupdate the situation and consult provincial authorities and businesses aboutgoods volumes transported to border gates.
Businesseswere called on to shift to export products to China via official channels.
Organisations,individuals, and businesses are urged to take the initiative in business plans,fulfill financial obligations, and continue to improve infrastructure to meetimport and export demand.
Ha requested agencies and units to strictly follow the directions of the provincialParty Committee and People's Committee on improving the businessinvestment environment, preventing corruption and negativities at the border gate,and raising the responsibility of staff.
Inthe first five months of 2023, import and export activities at five bordergates in the province were reported to run smoothly. On average, over 1,1000vehicles traversed the border gates daily. Total import-export turnover topped 17.44 billion USD./.
