Core Insights - The opening of the TIR cross-border e-commerce channel in the SCO demonstration zone aims to enhance logistics support for cross-border e-commerce and promote economic exchanges among SCO member countries [1][3]. Group 1: Market Overview - The network retail market size of SCO member countries is projected to exceed $3.2 trillion in 2024, accounting for over 50% of the global market [3]. - Cross-border e-commerce imports from SCO member countries to China reached $53 million, marking a 34% year-on-year increase, with major e-commerce platforms selling $41.6 million worth of products from SCO countries [3]. Group 2: Logistics and Transportation - The TIR system, based on the UN's International Road Transport Convention, enables cross-border transport with a unified international guarantee system, allowing for "one declaration, one vehicle direct delivery" across 78 contracting countries [3]. - TIR international road transport is becoming a crucial logistics support for cross-border e-commerce due to its lower infrastructure dependency, flexibility, and ease of loading and unloading compared to air and rail transport [3]. - The first batch of 100 TIR middle-axle curtain-side trucks was delivered to enhance the TIR capacity in the SCO demonstration zone, with each truck capable of carrying two containers and increasing volume to 130 cubic meters [5]. Group 3: Future Developments - The Qingdao Transportation Development Center plans to continue supporting the construction of a strong transportation network and international shipping center, aiming to enhance regional logistics collaboration and improve cross-border transport efficiency [5].

Core Insights - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has officially launched the TIR cross-border e-commerce channel in Shandong, enhancing international road transport capabilities [1] - The TIR system facilitates seamless customs clearance for cross-border goods, improving logistics efficiency and reducing transport times [1] - The new channel aims to support cross-border e-commerce and strengthen economic ties among SCO member states [1] Summary by Categories TIR System and Benefits - TIR, or the International Road Transport Convention, is a global customs facilitation system for cross-border goods transport, allowing for uninterrupted cargo movement from origin to destination [1] - The TIR system offers advantages such as simplified customs procedures and faster transport turnaround times [1] E-commerce Focus - The SCO's TIR cross-border channel will concentrate on cross-border e-commerce, exploring the "TIR + cross-border e-commerce" business model [1] - This initiative is designed to provide efficient logistics support for the "Silk Road E-commerce" comprehensive service base [1] Infrastructure Development - On the launch day, 100 TIR middle-axle curtain-side trucks were delivered to the TIR International Road Transport Gathering Center, enhancing the transport capacity of the demonstration zone [1] - Compared to traditional TIR vehicles, the new trucks can carry two containers at once, increasing volume capacity to 130 cubic meters, thereby reducing costs and improving efficiency for businesses [1]

中新网青岛8月14日电(胡耀杰 王禹)中国—上海合作组织地方经贸合作示范区(简称"上合示范区")丝路电 商TIR跨境通道14日在上合示范区TIR国际道路运输集结中心正式开通。 数据显示，2024年，上海合作组织(简称"上合组织")成员国网络零售市场规模超3.2万亿美元，中国自上 合组织成员国跨境电商进口达到5300万美元。上合组织国家间跨境电商的高速发展，对物流运输的时效 性、精准性、灵活性提出了更高要求。 TIR是根据联合国《国际公路运输公约》规定开展的跨境公路运输物流模式，旨在通过简化通关程序， 提高通关效率，推进多边贸易和国际运输的便利化和安全性。 据介绍，上合示范区丝路电商TIR跨境通道将聚焦跨境电商业务，探索拓展"TIR+跨境电商"新业态， 为"丝路电商"综合服务基地提供高效物流支撑，助推上合组织国家间互联互通与经贸往来。 青岛市交通运输局运输事业发展中心党委副书记、副主任纪海蕾表示，丝路电商TIR跨境通道的开通， 是上合示范区、青岛市交通运输局、青岛海关等相关部门及相关企业各方通力协作的成果，也是践 行"以通道带物流、物流带经贸、经贸带产业"的生动实践。 当天，100台TIR中置轴侧帘车在上合示范 ...

当天，首批100台TIR中置轴侧帘车在上合示范区TIR国际道路运输集结中心交付，将进一步提高上合示范区TIR运力水平，助力丝路电商跨境通道 建设。濮阳市龙欣专用汽车制造有限公司董事长王晓龙介绍，与传统TIR运输车辆相比，中置轴侧帘车一次可拖挂两个集装箱，容积可增加至130 立方米，且该车型的轴位布局相对均衡，能够有效减少车辆在运输过程中的侧倾和摇晃，提高长途运输时的稳定性，切实为企业降本增效。 青岛市运输事业发展中心党委副书记、副主任纪海蕾说，丝路电商TIR跨境通道的开通，是上合示范区、青岛市交通运输局、青岛海关等相关部 门及相关企业各方通力协作的成果，也是践行"以通道带物流、物流带经贸、经贸带产业"的生动实践。 8月14日，上合示范区丝路电商TIR跨境通道开通。未来，该通道将聚焦跨境电商业务，探索拓展"TIR+跨境电商"新业态，为"丝路电商"综服基地 提供高效物流支撑，助推上合组织国家间互联互通与经贸往来。 TIR国际公路运输作为"第四物流通道"，相较于航空、铁路运输，具备对基础设施依赖小、机动灵活、装卸方便等特点，正逐步成为跨境电商发展 的重要物流保障。"TIR是在联合国《国际公路运输公约》基础上建立的跨 ...