西部陆海新通道跑出“加速度” 前三季度货运量破百万标箱

Core Insights - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's iron-sea combined transport has seen a significant increase in container shipments, surpassing 1.09 million TEUs in the first three quarters of the year, marking a year-on-year growth of 70.3% [1][3] - This year is noted as the fastest growth year since the launch of the service, achieving the milestone of 1 million TEUs in just 247 days, compared to over four years for the first million [3] - The corridor is expected to exceed 1.3 million TEUs by the end of the year, with total transport volume projected to surpass 5 million TEUs [3] Transport Network Development - Over the past eight years, the railway department has expanded the corridor from a single "Yugui New" line to 26 regular routes connecting major cities in the western region, facilitating seamless integration with the China-Europe Railway Express [3] - The established routes include 15 regular lines starting from Beibu Gulf Port and Zhanjiang Port, creating an efficient transport network centered around Chongqing and Chengdu [3] Import and Export Growth - The corridor has facilitated rapid growth in imports such as South African mineral products, Australian lithium ore, and Southeast Asian rubber, while also enabling exports of local products like potatoes from Gansu and sugar from Guangxi [4] - The development of cross-regional and cross-border supply chains is accelerating, with various industrial chains being established, including collaborations between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Guangxi [4] Infrastructure and Capacity Enhancements - The company has improved container handling capabilities at the Qinzhou Railway Container Center Station, increasing unloading capacity from 2 to 4 trains, which supports the export of domestic electric vehicles to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia [4] - As of now, the iron-sea combined transport has reached 163 stations across 75 cities in 18 provinces in China, connecting to 577 ports in 127 countries and regions globally [4]