Customs facilitation powers Linyi machinery export to Africa

High-performance excavators produced by SDLG. [Photo/Linyi Daily]

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co Ltd (SDLG), a leading industrial enterprise in Linyi, Shandong province, is driving a surge in trade with Africa. Accounting for over 80 percent of the city's machinery exports to the continent, SDLG has expanded its footprint across 39 African nations and regions, contributing significantly to local infrastructure, mining, and urban development projects. In the first half of this year, the company's complete machine exports to Africa surpassed 800 million yuan ($117.8 million), marking a robust fifty percent year-on-year increase.

As African nations accelerate industrialization and urbanization efforts, soaring demand for mineral resource development and infrastructure has created a massive market for high-performing, cost-effective Chinese manufacturing equipment.

To support this ongoing transition from simple product export to comprehensive industrial expansion, Linyi Customs has implemented targeted regulatory services. By establishing dedicated channels, streamlining advance declarations, and optimizing appointment-based inspections, customs authorities have drastically reduced overall clearance times.

Furthermore, continuous engagement between customs and enterprises through dialogue platforms and the promotion of Authorized Economic Operators certification help keep cross-border trade running smoothly.

This synergy between efficient customs facilitation and enterprise capability has allowed Linyi's engineering machinery sector to cement its competitive edge, establishing a dynamic new engine for bilateral trade and economic collaboration across the African market.

Editor：韩蒙蒙