Authorities in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province have since this year been making efforts to improve logistics operations. 

For example, local authorities have taken a series of new measures, including implementing the rapid distribution of ship parts, to meet the zero inventory demands of some enterprises. The rapid distribution, which involves services such as declaration, approval, check and clearance, can be completed within an hour. 

Imports and exports of ship parts in the city's comprehensive bonded area were worth 1.06 billion yuan ($156 million) in June, a month-on-month increase of 200.8 percent. 

Authorities have been helping companies set up lubricant warehouses to ensure the storage, split charging and distribution of bonded lubricants. They have also carried out a new supervision mode for vessels that transport lubricating oil, which allows ships to leave the port before customs declaration is completed. This measure can reduce clearance time by 30 percent. 

From January to June, 1,891.25 metric tons of lubricants were shipped from the city, up 93.07 percent year-on-year. 

Authorities have also taken steps to improve the efficiency of customs clearance for low-risk cargo. 

To date, authorities have streamlined procedures for 143 heavy trucks owned by companies including Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum Co Ltd and Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co Ltd.