Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the Chongqing China-Europe Railway Express and the Western Land-Sea New Corridor have successfully launched their first trains of the new year on January 1, 2026, marking a strong start for the year [1] - Chongqing serves as the starting point for the China-Europe Railway Express and the logistics and operational hub for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, facilitating its transition from an inland area to an open frontier [1] - The first train of the China-Europe Railway Express in 2026 departed from Chongqing, carrying "Chongqing-made" electronic products, smart equipment, and auto parts, significantly reducing delivery time to Europe by nearly one month compared to sea transport [1] Group 2 - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the China-Europe Railway Express aims to not only maintain smooth operations but also to act as a strategic engine for driving industrial upgrades, promoting trade transformation, and serving regional collaborative development [2] - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor is set to expand its network by promoting the regular operation of regional specialty trains, integrating resources and industrial advantages along the route to enhance overall business development and competitiveness [2]

作为共建"一带一路"的标志性成果，中欧班列已成为具有强大辐射力、带动力和影响力的国际物流品 牌。 "全国70%的电商集中在深圳跟广州。电商货品对时效的要求比较严，然而空运的价格比较贵，海运的 比较便宜但比较慢，中欧班列的价格大概在空运的四分之一到五分之一。"玖洲国际班列运营管理（广 州）有限公司董事长李迎飞告诉记者，本次首发的跨境电商精品班列特色显著，所有货品均来自头部电 商平台，以"精品直达"模式，14天运抵欧洲，在时效与成本上实现了"比海运快、比空运省"的黄金平 衡，成为广深电商头部企业的重要选择。 "广货"满载而发，新年首班的目的地是欧洲。李迎飞表示，这直接印证欧洲市场对中国跨境电商商品的 强劲需求，也表明欧洲已是广深电商重点拓展的核心市场之一。此举更体现广深地区在空、海物流优势 之外，正积极构建以中欧班列为代表的多元化、立体化国际物流网络。 深圳商报·读创客户端驻穗记者 姚嘉莉 文／图 启动仪式。 1月1日上午10时58分，一列满载家居用品、冬季保暖物资等"广货"的中欧班列从广州东部公铁联运枢纽 （增城西站）鸣笛启程，经霍尔果斯口岸驶向欧洲。这趟全程预计14天的班列，将为欧洲消费者送去粤 港澳大湾区的 ...

Core Insights - The international trade market has faced significant challenges this year, leading to changes in China's international logistics network, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative [1][19] - The China-Europe Railway Express has seen a decline in the number of trains and container shipments in the first quarter, but there was a recovery in April with a 9.1% year-on-year growth [1][14] - In contrast, the Central Asia Railway Express has experienced double-digit growth in both train numbers and container shipments, indicating a shift in logistics patterns [2][17] Group 1: China-Europe Railway Express Performance - In the first four months of the year, a total of 6,042 China-Europe Railway Express trains were operated, a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year, with outbound trains down by 18.2% and return trains up by 17.8% [10] - The total number of containers sent was 627,236, reflecting a 7.1% year-on-year decline, with outbound containers down by 22.1% and return containers up by 11.7% [10] - The decline in train operations is attributed to geopolitical factors, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has affected operational efficiency and diverted some export demand to Central Asia [13][12] Group 2: Central Asia Railway Express Growth - The Central Asia Railway Express has shown remarkable growth, with train numbers increasing by 20.6%, 20.2%, and 34.9% in the first three months of the year, and a 9.4% increase in April [17] - The total container shipments from Central Asia have also surged, with increases of 24.4%, 28.6%, and 40.1% in the first three months, and a 14.6% increase in April [17] - The growth in Central Asia is linked to a shift in logistics routes as companies adapt to changing global trade dynamics [2][19] Group 3: Future Outlook and Developments - The China-Europe Railway Express is expanding its routes, including a new southern corridor that bypasses the Black Sea, and plans to test a full schedule for a route across the Caspian Sea [3][20] - The logistics network is becoming denser, with 128 cities in China connected to the China-Europe Railway Express, reaching 229 cities in 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries [20] - Future opportunities may arise from improved cooperation between China and the EU, particularly regarding electric vehicle tariffs, which could increase the volume of goods transported via the China-Europe Railway Express [21]