天津上合“朋友圈”持续扩容 “钢铁驼队”驰骋新丝路

Core Insights - Tianjin is leveraging its advantages from the Free Trade Zone, National-level New Area, and Comprehensive Bonded Zone to attract import and export cargo distribution [1] - The number and reach of the China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains originating from Tianjin are continuously expanding, facilitating trade cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries [1] Group 1 - As of August 28, 2023, Tianjin has launched its 464th China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train this year, which is loaded with pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and food [4] - The launch of the Central Asia freight trains has significantly reduced transportation time and costs by eliminating the need for multiple city transfers for goods destined for Central Asian countries [4] - Since the establishment of the China Railway Tianjin Container Center Station in June 2016, over 5,860 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains have been dispatched from Tianjin [6] Group 2 - In March 2023, the center station added two new loading and unloading lines, increasing its cargo capacity from 400,000 TEUs to 800,000 TEUs, indicating potential for further growth in freight capacity for Central Asia trains departing from Tianjin [8] - In the first seven months of 2023, the import and export volume between Tianjin and SCO-related countries reached 53.37 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.2% [10] - Tianjin has expanded its network of international friendship cities to 20 pairs, covering 11 countries within the SCO [10]