On January 13, the vessel CA Nagoya, carrying auto parts, gradually docked at Xiamen Haitian Terminal. The ship agent completed one-click declaration via Xiamen's maritime transport "single window" platform, while port authorities simultaneously initiated approval procedures. In less than ten minutes, all vessel entry formalities were finalized. This efficient maritime transport "single window" is China's first digital platform covering the entire maritime transport chain. Since its launch one year ago, it has improved vessel clearance efficiency by over 40%, saving shipping enterprises approximately RMB 150 million in annual costs. Behind these figures lies Xiamen's proactive urban development strategy. The city has formulated a "3+1" transformation framework encompassing functional positioning transition, economic structural upgrade, spatial layout optimization, and comprehensive institutional reform as the fundamental driver. This approach explores high-quality development pathways unique to Xiamen. Focusing on functional positioning transformation, Xiamen is accelerating its evolution from an export-oriented economy to a domestic-international connectivity hub, fostering institutional innovation and opening-up practices to build seamless channels connecting global and domestic markets.
