首趟跨波罗的海铁海联运中欧班列（西安—汉堡）开行

Core Viewpoint - The successful launch of the first cross-Baltic rail-sea intermodal China-Europe freight train (Xi'an-Hamburg) signifies a strategic response to the growing demand for efficient and diverse transportation options in cross-border trade [1][3]. Group 1: Transportation Network - The China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) has established multiple core transportation networks, including traditional routes and the South Corridor through the Caspian Sea, enhancing connectivity between China, Central Asia, and Europe [3]. - The new cross-Baltic rail-sea intermodal service utilizes an innovative "rail-sea intermodal" model, optimizing transport scheduling and customs efficiency to maintain a transit time of approximately 17 days, comparable to traditional routes [3][4]. Group 2: Market Demand and Performance - There is an increasing market demand for stable transport efficiency and diverse route options, driven by the growth of cross-border e-commerce and precision manufacturing industries [3]. - From January to August this year, the Xi'an China-Europe freight train operated 4,069 trains, a year-on-year increase of 12.4%, with a total cargo weight of 4.548 million tons, up 11.9% [3].