Baktu Port experiences a robust momentum of bustling passenger and cargo traffic

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zhou Peng) news : On March 25, the Baktu Port in Tacheng exhibited a bustling atmosphere. Inbound and outbound freight vehicles were queuing up in an orderly fashion, awaiting customs clearance. Additionally, inbound and outbound tourists were also proceeding through the customs clearance procedures methodically. Each scene exemplified the port's vitality.

Cross - border freight vehicles queue up in an orderly fashion to undergo customs clearance at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

Customs officers at Baktu Port offer clearance facilitation to foreign drivers and assist them in processing the relevant procedures, on March 25, 2026.

Tourists pass through the customs in an orderly manner at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

According to the statistics provided by Urumqi Customs, during the period from January to February this year, the import and export trade at Baktu Port demonstrated robust momentum, with substantial growth in various data indicators. Specifically, the import and export freight volume reached 164,000 tons, representing a year - on - year increase of 96.8%; the number of inbound and outbound transport vehicles was 14,000, showing a year - on - year increase of 65.5%; and the number of inbound and outbound personnel was 32,000, registering a year - on - year increase of 84.6%. A wide range of goods, including fruits and vegetables, daily necessities, mechanical equipment, and agricultural and sideline products, cleared customs efficiently and circulated in an orderly manner, providing strong impetus for cross - border trade. To guarantee the rapid entry and exit of goods, the port has consistently reduced the customs clearance time, optimized the customs clearance process, and made every effort to enhance the customs clearance efficiency.

Workers engage in loading goods bound for Europe at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

Customs officials conduct an inspection of the goods slated for shipment to Europe at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

Tourists bound for Kazakhstan board the vehicles in an orderly fashion at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

Tourists engage in the selection and purchase of goods at a duty - free shop at the Baktu Port in Tacheng, on March 25, 2026.

Meanwhile, with the continuous surge in the popularity of cross - border tourism, cross - border tourism at the Baktu Port has experienced an explosive growth, and travel between the two sides has become increasingly convenient. Leveraging the facilitation of customs clearance policies and high - quality cross - border tourism routes, the number of tourists undertaking cross - border trips has increased significantly. The average daily number of passengers clearing customs has shown a steady rise. The "one - day tour to two countries" cross - border tourism product has become a popular option and is highly regarded by tourists.

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