陕西开行首趟跨波罗的海铁海联运中欧班列

Core Insights - The first cross-Baltic Iron-Sea combined transport China-Europe freight train (Xi'an-Hamburg) successfully departed from Xi'an International Port Station, carrying automotive parts, digital devices, and daily goods [1][3]. Group 1: New Transport Model - The new route employs an innovative "Iron-Sea combined transport" model, traveling through Kazakhstan and Russia, then transferring to sea transport at St. Petersburg, ultimately reaching Hamburg, Germany [3]. - The entire journey is optimized to maintain a transit time of approximately 17 days, matching the efficiency of traditional transport routes while providing additional options [3]. Group 2: Performance Metrics - From January to August this year, the China-Europe freight trains from Xi'an have operated a total of 4,069 trains, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.4%, with key metrics such as operational volume, freight volume, and container utilization rate ranking first nationwide [5]. - Specifically, 3,090 trains were directed towards Europe, while 979 trains headed towards Central Asia, transporting a total weight of 4.548 million tons, which is an 11.9% increase year-on-year [5]. - The number of containers sent reached 411,000 TEUs, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth [5].