中欧班列“东通道”同江铁路口岸开通三年运量突破1400万吨

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant growth and operational success of the Tongjiang Railway Port, which is a crucial part of the China-Europe Railway Express "East Corridor" [1][3]. Group 1: Operational Performance - As of November 16, 2023, the Tongjiang Railway Port has operated 80 China-Europe freight trains this year, totaling 273 trains since the first train was launched in 2023 [1]. - Since its opening in November 2022, the port has facilitated the import and export of over 14 million tons of goods [1]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The Tongjiang Railway Port, located in northeastern Heilongjiang Province, serves as a first-class national port and is a vital window for China's border opening [3]. - The railway distance from this port to the European hinterland is shortened by 809 kilometers compared to the Suifenhe Railway Port, saving approximately 10 hours in transportation time, thus alleviating pressure on other ports like Manzhouli and Suifenhe [3]. Group 3: Future Developments - The Tongjiang Railway Port began operations in November 2022 and launched its first outbound China-Europe freight train in July 2023, achieving bidirectional connectivity by October 2023 [6]. - Currently, the port connects to 14 European countries and over 60 domestic cities, with cargo types expanding from initial coal and iron ore to include automotive parts, aluminum ingots, food, and copper concentrate [7]. - An ongoing expansion project for the railway from Jiamusi to Tongjiang is expected to triple the port's throughput capacity, with a projected increase of over 40% in cargo import and export volume upon completion [7].