Zhangjiagang exported 1.37 million auto tires worth $61.1 million in the first quarter this year to the US, Europe, Japan and other countries across the world.

To help tire producers in the city improve competitiveness on the international market, the Zhangjiagang entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau has enhanced its management of two major auto tire companies.

In March, the first digital warehouse for tire exports in the city was established in the bonded area of Zhangjiagang port, greatly reducing logistics costs and enhancing efficiency.

Toyo Tire (Zhangjiagang) Co, the owner of the warehouse, alone exported 200,000 tires worth $11.76 million in Q1. It is the second overseas factory that manufactures high-quality tires for Toyo Tire & Rubber Co, a Japanese tire maker.

Nangang (Zhangjiagang Bonded Area) Rubber Industry Co has been selected as a demonstration and pilot company for inspection and supervision of tires for export.