(Fixes typographical error in headline)By Dominique PattonBEIJING :China's ports have been clearing cargoes of Australian beef within one or two weeks since the start of this year, much faster than the months taken during the last two years, industry participants said on Friday.The latest sign
BEIJING :China's ports have been clearing cargoes of Australian beef within one or two weeks since the start of this year, much faster than the months taken during the last two years, industry participants said on Friday.
"Australian beef distributors are reporting much faster processing times recently at Chinese ports," Andrew Cox, Singapore-based general manager for international markets at trade body Meat & Livestock Australia , told Reuters. Customs in the commercial hub of Shanghai, the largest port of entry for beef, could not be reached after working hours.
Imports from other Australian suppliers continued, but detailed inspections by customs extended clearing times for weeks, say Chinese importers, leading some buyers to switch to other suppliers.
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