Logistics hub lifts trade and economy

The Ningxia Hui autonomous region is planning to build its international express distribution center into the largest such facility in Northwest China, a move that will further open up the local market.

The center, which started operations last July, enables overseas parcels to be sent directly to local recipients, rather than bypassing Ningxia for customs clearance. It also distributes international deliveries across the country.

In the first seven months of this year, the full-service center imported and distributed more than 200,000 express delivery items. The number is estimated to grow to 500,000 by the end of this year, as new sorting equipment is being installed in the center.