Hainan FTP opens fast lane

As a colossal bulk carrier ship laden with 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials eased alongside the dock on Thursday morning, a clear announcement echoed across the port: "The Yangpu Maritime Safety Administration welcomes your vessel to the Hainan Free Trade Port."

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