"Going overseas" accelerates, Guangzhou Xinsha Port's domestic new energy vehicle exports hit new high

China News Service, Guangzhou, October 25 (Guo Jun, Chen Xiuhui, Cai Xiaoyan) On the evening of October 24, under the precise escort of the Guangzhou Maritime Department, the "Sim Curie" carrying more than 2,300 new energy commercial vehicles successfully sailed from Guangzhou Xinsha Port to Australia.

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, automobile exports will exceed 10 million units in 2026, and new energy vehicles are becoming an important engine for export growth. As the largest vehicle import and export port in South China, Guangzhou Xinsha Port is also a key gateway for new energy vehicles to sail overseas.

In order to ensure the safe operation of ships at the port, the Guangzhou Maritime Department took the initiative to provide services, opened up a "green channel", accelerated the speed of approval, and scientifically arranged the ship's entry and exit plan; continued to strengthen communication and coordination with pilots, terminals, and ships, and jointly formulated and improved early warning and emergency mechanisms; it adopted a three-dimensional cruise supervision model of "marine patrol vessels + video surveillance + drones" to implement precise escort for the ship. At the same time, the operation plan is reviewed in advance, focusing on the implementation of fire emergency measures and vehicle fastening and lashing conditions. On-site safety reminders are continuously strengthened, and enterprises are urged to check the battery status of new energy vehicles, implement operational safety protection measures one by one, and keep the bottom line of water safety.

Since the beginning of this year, Guangzhou Xinsha Port's automobile exports have maintained a strong growth trend. From January to October, Xinsha Port has completed a total of 180,000 commercial vehicle exports, a year-on-year increase of approximately 234%. The annual export is expected to exceed 220,000 vehicles. The Guangzhou Maritime Department will continue to innovate services to help Xinsha Port become the main outlet for domestically produced automobiles, and continue to cultivate new industries and new advantages in foreign trade.