China continues to expand the trade facilitation program at the regional level. Hohhot has been included in the list of pilot cities where a package of measures will be implemented in 2026 to improve the quality and efficiency of foreign trade. The publication describes 29 policies and measures that include innovations in customs surveillance models for import and export, optimization of surveillance for new forms of foreign trade, increased efficiency of cross-border logistics, the development of smart ports and the expansion of integrated services for enterprises.
This is important for businesses in terms of infrastructure and procedures. Foreign trade through regional hubs often depends on two factors: the speed of control and the quality of logistics connections. When the pilot program simultaneously affects customs models and logistics infrastructure, the region gets a chance to quickly eliminate the "waste of time" on the transitions between transport, warehouse and clearance.
For companies working with China's northern destinations, such news is useful when choosing future routes and partner infrastructure. Pilot measures usually gradually become standard practices, and those who entered the new contours earlier gain an advantage in terms of timing and manageability of supply chains.
