Aidian Port on China-Vietnam border resumes customs clearance

(ECNS) -- Aidian Port in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region reopened Tuesday, resuming customs clearance services after flood damage forced a temporary suspension.

The port had closed following heavy flooding last Sunday. Once power was restored, the Aidian Entry Exit Border Inspection Station prepared for rapid clearance.

Wang Hongfei, head of Guangxi Ningming Jinming International Trade Development Co., Ltd., said the company worked with border inspection, customs and local commerce authorities to launch emergency clearance overnight Monday.

The operation cleared backlogged vehicles and helped traders avert nearly 200-million-yuan ($29.5 million) worth of cargo losses. Trucks departed from the zero kilometer point at the port Tuesday morning, signaling a return to normal operations.

（By Helen Mo & intern Xu Wenda）