Core Insights - The X9043 China-Europe freight train, loaded with 55 containers of photovoltaic components, departed from Xi'an International Port Station, marking a significant milestone as the cumulative number of China-Europe trains from Xi'an surpassed 30,000, accounting for over 25% of the national total [1] Group 1: Operational Achievements - Xi'an International Port Station has become the first station in the country to exceed 30,000 China-Europe train operations, leading in key metrics such as operational volume, freight volume, and container utilization rate [1] - As of July 31, Xi'an has operated a total of 571 scheduled China-Europe trains, representing over 50% of the national total [1] Group 2: Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness - The full-schedule China-Europe trains have reduced transit time by over 30% compared to regular trains, with transportation costs being less than one-fifth of air freight [1] - Xi'an has also operated 400 China-Europe trains towards the Caspian Sea direction, which constitutes over 80% of the national total for this route [1] Group 3: Strategic Connectivity - The "Iron-Sea-Iron" transport corridor connects China, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and Europe, with the fastest transit time reduced to 11 days compared to traditional routes [1]
中欧班列(西安)累计开行突破三万列
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-08-13 21:50