二〇二六年全国首趟跨里海班列从西安启程

Core Insights - The first cross-Caspian international transport corridor train carrying 45 containers of photovoltaic components departed from Xi'an International Port on January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in international logistics for engineering contractors [1] - The train service significantly reduces transportation time from approximately 2 months to as fast as 11 days compared to maritime shipping, while offering customized "door-to-door" logistics services, effectively lowering overall costs for enterprises [1] - The train supports the construction of a 1GW photovoltaic project in Azerbaijan, which is the largest renewable energy project implemented by Chinese enterprises in Central Asia and the Caspian region, expected to provide 1.5 billion kWh of clean energy annually and reduce carbon emissions by 1.1 million tons [1] Group 1 - The efficient operation of the train is attributed to Xi'an's ongoing participation in the construction of the cross-Caspian international transport corridor, collaborating with member units to reduce costs and improve efficiency [2] - The frequency of the cross-Caspian international transport corridor trains has increased, with transportation time reduced from 15-23 days to around 11 days [2] - Since the first train launched in October 2019, a total of 466 trains have been operated by the end of November 2025, with 174 trains running from January to November 2025, indicating steady growth [2] Group 2 - Xi'an Chanba International Port, in collaboration with China Railway Xi'an Bureau Group Co., Ltd., has implemented measures such as "one-stop service, cloud cabin system, port linkage, and manifest consolidation" to enhance service quality and operational efficiency [2] - Key performance indicators such as train operation volume and freight volume for the Xi'an China-Europe Railway Express remain among the top in the country [2]