Core Insights - The launch of the "Northbound Train" and "Bay Area Premium Train" from Chengdu marks a new chapter in cross-regional logistics, creating a closed-loop connection among China's four major economic growth poles: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle [1][2] Group 1 - The "Northbound Train" and "Bay Area Premium Train" signify a key upgrade for the provincial operator, Shudao Group, transitioning from a single eastward operation to a "three-axis collaborative" network that enhances logistics efficiency between strategic national regions [2] - The "Yangtze River Train," set to launch on December 10, 2023, will significantly reduce transportation time by up to two-thirds compared to traditional water transport and lower costs by approximately one-third compared to full rail transport, establishing a cost-effective and timely logistics channel [1] - The regular operation of multi-directional trains will lead to a substantial decrease in energy consumption per ton of goods transported and significantly lower carbon emissions per unit of turnover, promoting a shift from road to rail transport for bulk goods [2] Group 2 - This green logistics model aligns with the national "dual carbon" strategy and aims to guide the logistics industry towards low-carbon development, fostering a comprehensive green transformation in production, transportation, and storage sectors [2]

"大湾区精品班列""北向班列"首发。（新华社记者萧永航摄） 蜀道集团党委副书记、总经理张胜表示，此次新增的两条货运班列还将有效打通四川经山东到日韩的出海物流通道和经大湾区到欧美、非洲的海铁联运外贸 货运通道，通过优化运输结构等手段降低企业成本，提升要素流动效率，促进产业链、供应链在更大范围内的优化配置。 蜀道铁路运营集团运输营销部部长罗胜介绍，铁路运输相较于公路运输，单位货物的运输成本更低，通过优化线路和运输组织，能显著缩短运输周期。此 外，铁路运输受天气等自然因素影响较小，班列能够按照既定计划稳定开行，为企业的货物需求提供可靠保障。（记者萧永航） （文章来源：新华社） 7月22日，两列满载元明粉、钛精矿的"北向班列"分别从四川成都、攀枝花启程前往山东青岛、淄博，装载电子设备、汽车零配件等货物的回程班列同一时 间从青岛驶向成都；当日，两列"大湾区精品班列"也于四川成都和广东广州实现双向首发。 记者了解到，为破解公路运输运价波动较大、货运物流组织化程度低等痛点，四川省近年来强化"陆海内外联动、东西双向互济"开放格局，着力建设成渝地 区双城经济圈连接京津冀、长三角、粤港澳大湾区等经济增长极的"四极联动"货运班列通 ...