Core Insights - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's rail-sea intermodal trains have seen a significant increase in container shipments, reaching 1.09 million TEUs in the first three quarters of the year, marking a 70.3% year-on-year growth [1][2] - The year 2023 is projected to be the fastest year for shipment growth since the inception of the corridor, with expectations to exceed 1.3 million TEUs and a total volume surpassing 5 million TEUs [1] - The railway department has expanded the new corridor's routes from the initial "Yugui New" line to 26 regular routes, enhancing connectivity with the China-Europe Railway Express [2] Summary by Sections Shipment Growth - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's rail-sea intermodal trains achieved a record shipment of 1.09 million TEUs in the first three quarters of 2023, a 70.3% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The milestone of 1 million TEUs was reached in just 247 days, a significant improvement compared to over 4 years for the first million TEUs [1] Route Expansion - The railway department has developed 26 regular routes from the initial "Yugui New" line, facilitating seamless connections with the China-Europe Railway Express [2] - The routes include 15 lines starting from Beibu Gulf Port and Zhanjiang Port, creating an efficient transportation network covering major cities in the western region [2] Cargo Variety and Economic Impact - As of August 2025, the cargo categories transported via the Western Land-Sea New Corridor have expanded to 1,316 types, including electronics, vehicles, machinery, and food [2] - This development fosters a positive cycle of logistics and trade, contributing to the high-quality economic growth in the western region [2] - The corridor currently connects 18 provinces, 75 cities, and 163 stations in China, reaching 577 ports in 127 countries and regions globally [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has significantly enhanced its capacity for iron-sea combined transport, with an increase in transportation routes over the past eight years [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - In the first three quarters of this year, the Western Land-Sea New Corridor's iron-sea combined transport trains have shipped a total of 1.09 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of container cargo, marking a year-on-year increase of 70.3% [1]

Core Points - The Pinglu Canal, the first river-sea connecting canal project since the founding of New China, has made significant progress during the recent holiday period [1][2] - The installation of the last segment of the gate for the Youth Hub ship lock has been completed, marking the transition to the installation phase of auxiliary and electromechanical equipment [1][2] - The canal will serve as a shortcut for Guangxi and the southwestern region to access ASEAN countries, enhancing economic development along the western land-sea new corridor [3] Construction Progress - The Pinglu Canal spans 134.2 kilometers, with a water level difference of up to 65 meters between its starting point in Nanning and its endpoint in the Beibu Gulf [2] - Three major hubs (Madao, Qishi, and Youth) are being constructed, each featuring two giant ship locks, with the Madao hub having the largest drop of nearly 30 meters [2] - As of now, 94.2% of the main concrete structure for the ship locks has been completed, totaling 5.509 million cubic meters [2] Future Outlook - The Pinglu Canal is expected to be completed and open for navigation by the end of 2026 [3] - The completion of the canal will provide the shortest, most economical, and convenient route from Guangxi and the southwestern region to ASEAN [3]

Core Points - The new train operation schedule implemented on October 11 aims to enhance freight transportation efficiency and service quality, with a total of 48 direct freight trains now operating, representing a 23% increase compared to the previous schedule [1] - The Nanning Railway Bureau has optimized freight product supply, adding 9 new direct freight trains, including 7 originating from Nanning, and introducing high-speed freight trains to improve logistics between Guangxi and various regions [1] - The demand for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor has surged, with container shipments increasing by over 70% year-on-year, leading to the establishment of new operational lines and adjustments to existing services [2] - The Nanning Railway Bureau has added 19 new direct freight trains for major commodities, ensuring strong transport support for key industries in Guangxi [2] - The third quarter saw a record high of 778 scheduled passenger trains, confirming the ability to meet travel demand, with minor adjustments made to specific routes in the new schedule [3]

Core Insights - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's rail-sea intermodal trains have seen a significant increase in container shipments, reaching 1.09 million TEUs in the first three quarters of the year, marking a 70.3% year-on-year growth [1][2] - The year 2023 is projected to be the fastest year for shipment growth since the corridor's inception, with expectations to exceed 1.3 million TEUs and a total transport volume surpassing 5 million TEUs [1] Group 1 - The X9590 train, carrying 90 containers of goods from Thailand, Indonesia, and the UAE, departed from Qinzhou Port East Station to Chongqing Tuanjie Village Station [1] - The milestone of 1 million TEUs was achieved in just 247 days this year, compared to over four years for the first million TEUs [1] - The rail department has expanded the new corridor from the initial "Yugui New" line to 26 regular routes, enhancing connectivity with the China-Europe Railway Express [2] Group 2 - The established routes include 15 regular lines starting from Beibu Gulf Port and Zhanjiang Port, creating an efficient transport network covering major cities in the western region [2] - As of August 2025, the types of goods transported via the corridor have expanded to 1,316, including electronics, vehicles, machinery, and food, fostering a positive cycle of logistics and trade [2] - The rail-sea intermodal trains have reached 18 provinces, 75 cities, and 163 stations in China, connecting to 577 ports in 127 countries and regions globally [2]

Group 1 - The Nanning International Railway Port is a key project under the national "Western Land-Sea New Corridor Overall Planning" located in the southwest of Nanning, Guangxi [1] - The port operates various special trains, including the China-Vietnam train, China-Europe (Asia) train, "Two Ports" train, and intercity express freight train [1] - Daily operations include the China-Vietnam rapid customs clearance train, which has a stable transportation time of approximately 14 hours from Nanning South Station to An Yuan Station in Vietnam, providing strong transportation support for Sino-Vietnamese economic and trade exchanges [3]

Group 1 - The Huangbai Railway's Guangxi section is under accelerated construction, part of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, which is crucial for enhancing regional railway network layout and overall transport capacity [1][3] - The Makou Hanjiang Grand Bridge in Hubei is expected to be completed in November, significantly reducing travel time from Wuhan to Tianmen from over 2 hours to about 1 hour [3][5] - The Changjiu High-Speed Railway in Jiangxi is progressing with 84 construction sites operating simultaneously, expected to be completed by 2027, enhancing connectivity with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [5][7] Group 2 - Over 10,000 builders are working in Xiong'an New Area, focusing on high-quality construction, with a 500 kV substation expected to be operational by the end of November, improving clean energy supply to over 95% in the core area [7][8]

Group 1 - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Guangxi and Hainan are continuously expanding their openness and accelerating the construction of a new open economic system, achieving high-quality development [1][7] - Guangxi has significantly enhanced the construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, with the total container volume at Beibu Gulf Port exceeding 36.4755 million TEUs and 91 container shipping routes established [4] - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has sent over 4.3 million TEUs of goods, reaching 577 ports in 127 countries and regions, while the construction of the Pinglu Canal, a key project, is expected to be completed by 2026 [4] Group 2 - The Guangxi Free Trade Zone has launched 120 reform pilot measures aimed at ASEAN, land-sea linkage, and border opening, with a focus on building an "AI + manufacturing" industrial cluster [6] - Hainan's trade import and export volume has crossed two trillion yuan, with an annual growth rate of over 30% in both goods and service trade [9] - Hainan has attracted 166.7 billion yuan in actual foreign investment, with an average annual growth of 15.8%, and established 7,093 new foreign-funded enterprises, growing at an average annual rate of 19.8% [9] Group 3 - The four leading industries in Hainan—tourism, modern services, high-tech industries, and tropical characteristic efficient agriculture—account for nearly 70% of the province's GDP [11] - The annual output value of the Nanfan seed industry in Hainan has surpassed 18 billion yuan, and the marine production value has grown at an average annual rate of 10.3% [11] - Hainan aims to build itself into an important gateway for China's new era of opening up, focusing on institutional innovation and high-quality development [11]

Core Insights - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor has seen a significant increase in container shipments, with over 1.09 million TEUs sent in the first three quarters of the year, marking a 70.3% year-on-year growth [1][2] - The rapid growth in shipment volume is highlighted by the fact that it took only 247 days to surpass 1 million TEUs this year, compared to over four years for the first million TEUs [1] - The corridor has expanded from a single route to 26 regular operating routes, connecting major western provinces and seamlessly linking with China-Europe freight trains [1] Industry Developments - The corridor has facilitated a notable increase in imports of resources such as South African minerals, Australian lithium ore, and Southeast Asian rubber, while also accelerating the export of Western China's specialty products like Gansu potatoes and Ningxia goji berries [1] - New industrial cooperation models are emerging, leveraging the corridor's advantages, including "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area R&D - Guangxi manufacturing - ASEAN assembly" and "Liuzhou R&D and parts production - Indonesia vehicle assembly and market sales" [2] - By August 2025, the range of goods transported through the corridor is expected to expand to 1,316 categories, covering electronics, machinery, and food processing, fostering a positive cycle of logistics driving trade and trade promoting industry [2] Trade Expansion - The corridor has become a new trade growth point, with electric vehicles produced in Chongqing and Chengdu being exported to the Middle East and Southeast Asia [2] - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor's iron-sea combined transport has reached 18 provinces, 75 cities, and 163 stations in China, connecting to 577 ports in 127 countries and regions globally [2]

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