中欧“钢铁驼队”奔腾亚欧 跑出上合“加速度”

Core Insights - The construction of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) demonstration zone has seen significant growth in the operation of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains, with a total of 4,803 trains dispatched over the past seven years, averaging a 33% annual increase [1] - The number of freight trains passing through the Horgos railway port has exceeded 6,600 this year, marking a year-on-year increase of 21.8%, which supports the supply chain security for SCO member countries [2] - The Horgos port has implemented reforms that have drastically reduced the customs clearance time for imported goods from 2-3 days to under 16 hours, a reduction of 70%, and for exported goods from 6 hours to 1 hour, a reduction of 80% [4] Industry Developments - The Horgos customs provides 24/7 clearance services to ensure the efficient operation of the China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains, with a cumulative total of over 48,000 trains passing through since 2016 [6] - The number of international freight train routes has reached 90, covering 18 countries and 46 cities and regions, establishing itself as a "golden channel" for international land logistics [6] - The variety of goods transported by the freight trains includes construction materials, agricultural machinery, vehicles, clothing, cosmetics, and electronic components, indicating a diverse cargo profile [2]