武汉中亚班列实现“双向奔赴”

Core Points - The Wuhan Central Asia Freight Train has achieved bi-directional operation, enhancing logistics cooperation between China and Central Asia [1] - The freight train service has transported over 10,842 standard containers with a total value exceeding 1.5 billion yuan, establishing itself as a vital economic corridor [1] - The establishment of overseas warehouses and consolidation centers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan by Hubei Port Group indicates a growing trade relationship with Central Asia [1] Group 1 - The Central Asia Freight Train has been operational since 2014, connecting 13 cities in Central Asia and facilitating trade [1] - The multi-modal transport network combining the Yangtze River Golden Waterway and the freight train service has improved logistics efficiency [1] - The trade volume between Hubei and Central Asia is projected to reach 94.8 billion USD in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.9% [2] Group 2 - Products from Central Asia, such as cotton yarn and barley, are increasingly entering the Hubei market, while Hubei manufactured goods are being exported to Central Asia [2] - Future plans for the freight train service include introducing more Central Asian food products to diversify offerings for consumers in Wuhan [2]