THE first phase of Beijing's Yizhuang Bonded Logistics Centre has passed the inspection by state experts, and will become operational within weeks, Xinhua reports.
The full facility is planned to cover 200,000 square metres, with the phase covering 138,000 square metres. Construction started in March and was completed in October.
The facility is expected to help shippers reduce logistics costs and boost economic growth in the southern districts of Beijing.
