中欧班列累计开行超12万列 服务范围基本覆盖亚欧全境

Core Insights - The China-Europe Railway Express has surpassed 120,000 trips, with a total cargo value exceeding $490 billion, and maintains a balanced operation for both outbound and return trips, with a stable container utilization rate around 100% [1] Group 1: Service Expansion - The service network now covers 128 cities in China, reaching 232 cities across 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries, effectively covering the entire Eurasian region [1] - The variety of goods transported has expanded to 53 categories and over 50,000 types of products, with high-value items such as automotive parts, machinery, and electronics becoming the main exports [1] Group 2: Infrastructure and Efficiency - The capacity at key ports such as Alashankou, Horgos, Erenhot, Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang has significantly improved, with daily handling capacity reaching 184 trains and customs clearance time reduced to under 30 minutes, with some cases taking only a few minutes [1] - The organization of cargo has become more efficient, with 14 consolidation centers established in cities like Xi'an, Chengdu-Chongqing, Zhengzhou, and Jinhua (Yiwu), facilitating a shift from "point-to-point" to "hub-to-hub" operations, accounting for 87% of the total trips in the first ten months of the year [2] Group 3: Cost Reduction - Transportation costs have decreased by over 40% compared to the initial operation phase due to the continuous expansion of services, supported by policies from fiscal, tax, and customs authorities that provide tax refunds and cost-sharing incentives for domestic segments of return trips [2]