The service counter for the APEC Business Travel Card at the Hongqiao International Talents Service Center. [Photo/Hongqiao International Talents Service Center]
CHC Navigation, a leading provider of surveying and navigation equipment, is capitalizing on the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Business Travel Card to enhance its international operations.
Headquartered in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District, CHC Navigation has used the card to streamline urgent business trips to Russia, New Zealand, and other APEC economies.
The APEC Business Travel Card, facilitated by the Hongqiao International Talent Service Center, has allowed CHC Navigation to respond swiftly to overseas client demands. Seventeen key employees now hold the card, significantly boosting the company's global response time and credibility.
According to Wang Xingyu, an administrative officer at CHC Navigation, "Traditional visa processes are too slow. With the APEC card, we can arrange international trips as easily as domestic ones."
Wang also noted that the card is not just a travel pass but a tool for efficiency. Previously, applying for visas for each country separately was both costly and time-consuming. Now, a single card saves time and money, while cardholders benefit from faster clearance at airports in APEC member economies.
CHC Navigation's success story underscores the Hongqiao CBD's commitment to helping businesses expand internationally.
The Hongqiao International Talent Service Center plays a crucial role in addressing companies' cross-border travel needs by offering policy seminars, dedicated support, and streamlined application processes for the APEC card. This ongoing support makes the card an invaluable tool for high-tech enterprises looking to seize opportunities and enhance their competitiveness globally.
The APEC Business Travel Card allows holders to travel visa-free to 17 economies for five years. This significantly simplifies international travel. The Hongqiao International Talents Service Center actively promotes policy awareness and offers comprehensive services, from consultation to document preparation and submission, supporting businesses in their global expansion efforts.
