乌鲁木齐持续扩大高水平对外开放 创新激发活力 开放助推发展（砥砺奋进七十载 天山南北谱华章）

Core Insights - The development of the Urumqi International Land Port and the new T4 terminal at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport demonstrates China's commitment to enhancing connectivity along the Silk Road, facilitating rapid transportation of goods to Europe and Central Asia [1][2]. Group 1: Transportation and Logistics - The Urumqi International Land Port has seen over 9,700 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains depart, with goods reaching Kazakhstan in 2 days, Russia in 8 days, and the Netherlands in 16 days [1]. - The "Yuexin Express," a rail-air intermodal service, has successfully transported 1.68 million tons of goods, showcasing the efficiency of combining rail and air transport [2]. - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel has reduced fuel costs for international flights by approximately 13%, enhancing the operational efficiency of airlines [2][3]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Trade - From January to July, the Urumqi Free Trade Zone established 4,337 new enterprises, marking a year-on-year increase of 20.9%, while foreign trade import and export volume reached 35.15 billion yuan, up 31.8% [4]. - The Urumqi International Airport has become the fastest-growing airport for international air cargo, with a 446% increase in international cargo throughput this year [1]. Group 3: Innovation and Infrastructure - The Urumqi region has implemented innovative logistics solutions, such as the "smart railway port + local rapid customs clearance" model, reducing import clearance time from 2-3 days to 16 hours [3]. - The establishment of a bonded maintenance service for aircraft has streamlined operations, allowing for quicker turnaround times and cost savings for airlines [3].