Tibet's Shikaze Land Port Cargo Jumps 50% in Q1

In a boost to Tibet's trade ambitions, the Shikaze International Land Port handled 355 tons of import-export cargo in the first quarter—a 1.5 times rise from prior periods, Lhasa Customs reports. The port, which marked its first customs-cleared shipment in August 2024, continues to build steam, transitioning from a basic node to a full-fledged service platform. Serving as Tibet's key outward-facing portal, Shikaze is reshaping logistics with its 'single port, multiple connections' strategy. Thanks to Lhasa Customs' 'declaration at land port, inspection locally, direct to port' initiative, integration with Zhangmu and Lizi ports now offers streamlined 'single declaration, single check, all-in-one service.' Clearance times have plummeted as a result. Customs has also lured 10 firms specializing in Tibetan highland barley goods, carpets, and incense to establish bases onsite, sparking the beginnings of an industrial hub. Meanwhile, dedicated support for exporters includes IP protection registrations and packaging upgrades for high-altitude products. Highlighting this progress, in March, 1,350 kg of pea vermicelli from Shikaze's Nanmulin County-based Nyenqiong company made its debut export to Nepal. Such achievements signal Shikaze's ascent as a trade powerhouse, enhancing Tibet's global links and local economies.