高质量发展看海关——重庆：发挥优势，打造全球货物集散分拨“中转站”

Core Viewpoint - The recent launch of the "2025 High-Quality Development Look at Customs" research activity in Chengdu highlights the growing significance of Chongqing as a logistics hub, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Western Land-Sea New Corridor [1][3]. Group 1: Logistics Hub Development - Chongqing has evolved into a multi-type national logistics hub, featuring port, land port, air port, production service, and trade service capabilities [3]. - The Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park serves as a key land port hub, facilitating international trade and connectivity [3]. - As of Q1 this year, the Western Land-Sea New Corridor has expanded its logistics services to 127 countries and regions, covering 563 ports, marking it as a crucial node for China's high-level opening up to the south and west [3][4]. Group 2: Historical Context and Growth - The first China-Europe Railway Express "Yuxinou" departed from Chongqing in 2011, followed by the first train of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor in 2017, indicating the city's long-standing commitment to enhancing its logistics capabilities [4]. - From January to May this year, the Chongqing Customs reported handling 109,000 TEUs of import and export goods via the China-Europe Railway Express, reflecting a 3% year-on-year increase [4]. Group 3: Future Initiatives - Chongqing is planning to build a "Digital Land-Sea New Corridor" to address challenges in logistics coordination and improve service levels [4]. - The city aims to leverage the Western Land-Sea New Corridor to create a comprehensive industrial chain map, promoting the integration of trade and industry along the corridor [6].