Officials at Huzhou Customs inspect goods for export. [Photo/Huzhou News Media Center]

Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, has recently witnessed a surge in overseas orders for its newly developed intelligent forklifts.

Noblelift, an intelligent logistics equipment enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of forklifts, has been the global leader in sales of light and small handling trucks for 18 consecutive years.

"A few years ago, we began to explore international markets, and our products are now exported to over 120 countries and regions including Russia, Germany, and France," said Zhu Libin, the company's assistant general manager.

From manual hydraulic handling trucks to semi-electric and fully electric models, Noblelift has been committed to innovation, with a focus on making its products greener and smarter. Customs policies have helped the company boost its foreign trade by reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

In the first three quarters of this year, Noblelift's exports reached 1.8 billion yuan ($248.59 million), a 6 percent increase year-on-year.

Huzhou is a pioneer in China's green and low-carbon manufacturing transition. In recent years, exports of Huzhou's "green manufacturing" industries, represented by intelligent logistics equipment, have steadily grown, driving the city's foreign trade growth.

According to Huzhou Customs, exports of mechanical and electrical products totaled 47.4 billion yuan from January to October, a 9 percent growth rate.

To boost the export competitiveness of Huzhou's "green manufacturing" products, Huzhou Customs has facilitated customs clearance procedures for enterprises, enhanced tax services, and introduced preferential policies to them.