The first cargo train running on a regular schedule between Chongqing and Shenzhen departs from Chongqing on Tuesday. Yi Dong
Since the launch of Sino-European train services Aug. 18, 2020, some 474,000 tons of goods valued at 16.1 billion yuan (US$2.26 billion) have been transported to Europe. Operating on 19 routes that connect Shenzhen with 44 countries across Europe and Asia, these trains have become a crucial link in the international supply chain.
With these trains, more than 100 types of products manufactured in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are now reaching European markets efficiently, including household appliances, garments, footwear, vehicles and auto parts, intelligent equipment, electronic products, and machinery. According to customs statistics, the export value of these products has been growing by over 20% annually, showcasing the robust performance of this logistics corridor.
Sino-European trains stand out for their efficiency, stability, and convenience, playing an increasingly vital role in economic and trade exchanges between Shenzhen and Europe, according to customs.
"Sino-European trains provide a fast and stable logistics channel for export-oriented enterprises in the GBA. We can tailor diverse transportation services based on different delivery times, destinations, and freight rate requirements, which significantly reduces transportation costs and improves goods turnover efficiency," said Zhuang Fengli, logistics operations manager at Shenzhen Smart Valley Digital Technology Co. Ltd.
In another development, the first cargo train running on a regular schedule between Chongqing and Shenzhen was expected to arrive at Yantian Port yesterday, carrying auto parts and electronic goods. The cargo will be transferred to Kwai Tsing Container Terminals in Hong Kong for global distribution.
With the new schedule in place, transit time from Chongqing to Yantian Port has been cut from five days to just two, allowing cargo to reach other cities via Kwai Tsing Container Terminals within three days.
At the official opening ceremony, Cen Qicheng, general manager of Yantian International Container Terminals, said the Kwai Tsing-Yantian Link model enhanced the complementary strengths of the Hong Kong and Shenzhen ports, creating mutual benefits for inland areas like Chongqing and coastal cities such as Shenzhen and Hong Kong.