中欧班列全年开行首超2万列 “南通道”同比增速超两成

Core Insights - The China-Europe (Asia) Railway Express is projected to operate 34,000 trains and send 3.17 million TEUs in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 9.8% and 7.6% respectively, with over 20,000 trains for the first time [2] - The "South Corridor" of the China-Europe Railway Express is experiencing rapid development, with 456 trains expected to operate in 2025, marking a 21% increase, making it the fastest-growing corridor [3] - The total number of China-Europe Railway Express trains has surpassed 120,000, with a total cargo value exceeding $490 billion, covering 128 cities in China and reaching 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries [4] Group 1: Operational Data - In 2025, the Alashankou port is expected to have the highest number of trains, with 6,622 trains, followed by Manzhouli and Erenhot with 4,867 and 4,690 trains respectively [2] - The Erenhot port has the fastest growth rate among the six major ports, with a year-on-year increase of 23.4% [2] - The total number of routes at the Erenhot railway port has increased to 74, connecting to over 70 hub stations in more than 10 countries [2] Group 2: Corridor Development - The "South Corridor," also known as the "Middle Corridor," connects China to Europe without passing through Russia, significantly shortening transport routes [3] - The Middle Corridor includes 4,256 kilometers of rail and 508 kilometers of shipping routes, enhancing logistics efficiency [3] - The cargo volume of the Middle Corridor grew by 63% in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching 4.1 million tons, with container transport increasing by 2.6 times [4] Group 3: Container Transport Performance - In 2025, the Central Asia Railway Express is expected to operate 8,864 trains, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 32.9% [5] - The total container volume for the year is projected to reach 9.025 million TEUs, accounting for 21.7% of the total railway volume [5] - The multi-modal transport business has also seen significant growth, with rail-water transport completing 5.14 million TEUs, representing 29.6% of the total [5]