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A new customs-designated inspection facility at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port officially began operations on April 7, processing its first inbound shipment of seafood products.

The shipment, which included bluefin tuna and lobsters from Australia and New Zealand, was transported via Hong Kong and Macao airports and entered the Chinese mainland through the bridge using dedicated logistics vehicles.

Authorities stated that a full customs inspection at the site can be completed in just 30 minutes. Spanning 3,500 square meters, the facility has been officially approved by the General Administration of Customs.

Wang Jianping, a representative from a Zhuhai-based fishery company, shared that their newly built cold storage facility near the port is now receiving tuna caught off the coast of West Africa directly via the bridge route. "Previously, our shipments had to be rerouted through Beijing, Shenzhen, or Guangzhou. Now, by entering through Hong Kong and storing the products directly in Zhuhai, we've significantly reduced both time and costs. It's a major advantage as we expand into the Greater Bay Area and beyond."

Since its launch, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been a vital link in advancing regional integration. A suite of supportive policies has gradually unlocked new potential. The latest upgrade, with the bridge's port now recognized by China Customs as an official regulatory zone, enables the direct import of goods with rapid access across the Bay Area via a "one-hour logistics circle."