西宁综合保税区铁路专用线项目开建

Core Points - The commencement of the Xining Comprehensive Bonded Zone Railway Dedicated Line project marks a significant step for Xining City in integrating into the "Belt and Road" initiative and the new western land-sea corridor, enhancing the modern multi-dimensional transportation logistics system and promoting high-level opening-up [2] - The project aims to strengthen cooperation with key domestic ports, facilitate iron-sea intermodal transport, improve the quality of international freight trains, and expand the capabilities of the open platform for trade with Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia [2] Investment and Project Details - The total estimated investment for the Xining Comprehensive Bonded Zone Railway Dedicated Line project is 230 million yuan, with a completion target set for December 2026 [2] - The main construction includes a new main line of 1.311 kilometers, three arrival and departure lines with an effective length of 450 meters (two loading and unloading lines and one locomotive running line), and two container yards, with a reserved area for cargo loading and unloading [2] - The designed annual throughput capacity is projected to reach 1.7 million tons in the near term and 1.8 million tons in the long term [2] Strategic Partnerships and Economic Growth - The Xining Comprehensive Bonded Zone will enhance collaboration with state-owned enterprises such as China Storage and Transportation and COSCO Shipping to improve project management and service levels [3] - The initiative aims to optimize industrial layout and cultivate new growth points in foreign trade, focusing on reducing logistics costs, increasing transportation efficiency, and promoting green and low-carbon transport methods [3] - The project is expected to facilitate the international market entry of highland specialty products, including salt lake chemicals, lithium batteries, photovoltaic components, PVC particles, highland cool vegetables, and cold-water fish [3]