Tata Steel implements differentiated low-carbon strategies in EU and India: EU uses EAF (subsidized at Talbot Port) amid strict regs; India focuses on gradual reduction (DRI, scrap supply chain). Regional paths differ, requiring local support; EU prioritizes rapid change, India sustainable growth.

Turkiye Iron and Steel Export Association President Adnan Aslan says the country's steel industry needs to adjust growth strategy, shifting to regional markets and transforming to high-value-added products. 2025 exports hit 19.43 million tons ($16.5b), 2026 target is 20 million tons ($17b). EU carbon border mechanism affects European market, recovery expected March-April.

ArcelorMittal (Anmi) signed a revised Mineral Development Agreement with Liberia, extending validity to 2050 (renewable 25 years). It includes a $1.8B expansion (total $3.5B investment), upgrading iron ore production to 20M tons by 2026, multi-user railway corridor, and $200M payment to Liberia.

Jingye Group’s First Steelmaking Division successfully produced 750L-H-DZ1 high-strength automotive beam steel, marking a breakthrough in high-end automotive steel. It features high strength/toughness, excellent formability/weldability, reducing vehicle weight and meeting industry trends. The process uses precise control, enriching the group’s high-end product matrix and boosting competitiveness.

Jiugang Hongxing Hongbo New Materials completed "whole tower" batch delivery of high-end wind power steel in 14 days, solving customer needs, setting the shortest delivery record for multi-spec production, and demonstrating its strength in high-end wind power materials.

The public bonded warehouse of Baoqing County Modern Cold Chain Logistics Park in Shuangyashan opened, receiving first batch of imported frozen goods. It's Shuangyashan's first such warehouse, Heilongjiang's eastern largest cold chain base, aiding Sino-Russia trade with bonded services, supported by Raohe Customs.

Beijing's century-old brand Zhang Yiyuan Jasmine Tea made its first global debut as an independent brand, with over 4500 pounds worth over $100k delivered to Canada. Supported by Beijing Customs (advanced services, green channel), it's a national intangible cultural heritage bringing Eastern charm to international consumers.

Yinchuan Customs Technical Center added 6 CNAS-approved plant quarantine testing projects to support Ningxia seed exports. It has 160 CNAS-recognized projects with global mutual recognition, passed Australia's 2025 authorization, and will offer efficient testing services for seed export enterprises.

Recently, Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs seized 27 prohibited cultural relics (3 Tang, 17 Song, 7 Qing ancient coins) from a passenger using the no-declaration channel. China's Cultural Relics Protection Law regulates cultural relics export, with penalties for smuggling.

Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs seized about 40,000 Arabidopsis seeds hidden in an inbound express package declared as "document". These prohibited seeds will lead to legal responsibility for violators.

Recently, Qingdao customs inspects export parcels at Jiaodong Airport. Export express/cross-border e-commerce grows steadily, supported by 32 weekly cargo flights to Incheon/Bangkok. January 2026 express export tonnage rose 27% year-on-year. Customs optimizes services (fast review/release, low-value system) to boost facilitation.

FAW Volkswagen's Qingdao Jimo base exported its first hybrid battery components to Europe, with Jimo Customs providing full-process support to overcome trade barriers. The project took only 14 weeks from line transformation to delivery, and customs will continue aiding Qingdao new energy enterprises to go global.

Recently, Yantai Customs under Qingdao Customs seized an infringing second-hand bulldozer with "SHANTUI" logo for export. The shipper failed to provide authorized trademark proof, so customs suspended clearance, verified IPR, confirmed infringement and took administrative detention, citing related Customs Law provisions.

Weihai Customs (subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized 8800 heated cigarettes from a passenger via the no-declaration channel. Tobacco entry is restricted with duty-free limits (400 total, 200 for HK/Macau entrants); customs has detained the seized cigarettes.

Yantai Port is busy with cargo operations; Yantai Customs handled a 93800-ton fuel oil shipment from Malaysia. Post-Nov 2025 qualification expansion, on-site fuel oil testing shortens clearance by 3-4 days. Parallel supervision boosts efficiency, cutting logistics costs. In first two months 2026, over 12M tons bulk minerals and 5M tons oil products cleared.

Mount Huangshan Customs (affiliated to Hefei Customs) opens a green channel for exported beer inspection, implements 7×24 appointment inspection, advance declaration, rapid release, optimizes sampling-testing connection, promotes cloud issuance of inspection-quarantine certificates, and applies "one enterprise, one policy" to ensure fresh beer export.

On Feb 24, Wenzhou Customs approved Zhejiang Zheneng Wenzhou LNG Co.'s liquid public bonded warehouse, marking Wenzhou's first LNG bonded warehousing. It supports green energy hub building in southern Zhejiang during the 15th Five-Year Plan, boosts regional energy security, and aligns with dual carbon and Belt and Road strategies.

Post-Spring Festival, Huzhou’s green intelligent manufacturing enterprises (Geely Changxing, Nuoli Intelligent) run full-capacity production for rising foreign orders. Huzhou Customs offers targeted support to boost exports of green intelligent products, aiding local enterprises in global expansion.

Winter is the peak for bonsai exports. Hangzhou Liutong Horticulture’s bonsai (holly, red maple) are exported to European markets (Netherlands, Italy, France). Hangzhou Customs provides support (green channel, 7×24 inspection, technical guidance). In 2025, 1937 batches (10.75% YoY increase) were supervised; Liutong targets over 260k plants.

In early 2026, with deepening free trade agreements like RCEP, Hangzhou Customs issued 126,000 FTA certificates of origin in January (worth 30.61 billion yuan), helping enterprises enjoy over 1.5 billion yuan tariff reductions. Zhejiang enterprises benefited, and Hangzhou Customs will continue targeted policy support for foreign trade.