On November 20th, the traffic volume of the China Europe freight train channel exceeded 3500 trains. This is the first time since the opening of the China Europe freight train at the Erenhot railway port in 2013 that the number of trains has exceeded 3500 within the year. On November 22, it was learned from China Railway Shanghai Group Co., Ltd. that the Zhejiang China Europe freight train (including the Central Asia direction) in 2025 will be 39 days ahead of schedule, equaling the total number of trips (outbound) for the whole year last year, with a year-on-year increase of 12%. It is reported that the China Europe freight train has operated more than 120000 trains over the years, forming an international transportation network connecting 128 cities within China, reaching 26 countries and 232 cities in Europe, as well as 11 countries and over 100 cities in Asia. It has played an important role in maintaining the stability of the international industrial and supply chains and promoting global economic development. We are committed to promoting the construction of four major systems for efficient transportation, safety governance, diversified channels, and innovative development of China Europe freight trains, and pushing for the transformation of train operation from 'point-to-point' to 'hub to hub', injecting new impetus into the development of the world economy. ”Liang Linchong, Director of the Regional Opening Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, said. More efficient and stable transportation. On November 18th, China Railway Group released the fourth batch of full timetable for China Europe freight trains, further expanding the number of trains to over 1000 per year, covering 9 cities in China and 6 cities in Europe. As a flagship project of high-quality co construction of the "the Belt and Road", China Europe Express is an important public product benefiting countries along the route. Over the past 10 years, the scale and quantity of China Europe freight trains have steadily increased, and the quality and efficiency of services have steadily improved. The implementation of full timetable trains is an example - their average single container cargo value has increased by 41% compared to ordinary trains. Compared with ordinary China Europe freight trains operating on the same route, the China Europe freight trains implementing a full timetable have a faster travel time, an average compression of more than 30%, and higher transportation stability, which are widely favored by the international logistics market. ”Zhang Wei, a researcher at the Institute of Operations and Economics of China Academy of Railway Sciences, introduced that its opening has provided stable expectations for customer production organization, logistics trade, and capital turnover, further enhancing the operational quality of China Europe freight trains and international logistics brand competitiveness. In addition to higher stability, thanks to the deep application of the logarithmic intelligence system, the transportation efficiency of the China Europe freight train has also been comprehensively optimized. Taking Xi'an International Port Station as an example, in recent years, the station has accelerated the construction of a smart, efficient, and fully functional logistics hub. Through hardware improvement and digital empowerment, the port's transportation capacity has been greatly enhanced. We have created system identity information for 15 units, over 100 transportation drivers, and more than 1300 commuting vehicles in the park. Through the entrance and exit mini program, we have achieved precise management and improved the efficiency of station operations. ”Zhao Yan, the manager of Xi'an International Port Business Department of Xi'an Railway Bureau, said that over 8000 container trucks shuttle through the park every day, and it takes only 10 minutes to complete the information verification and data upload of the entire container train. Guo Zhuxue, Chairman of China Railway Group, introduced that in order to enhance the capacity of the China Europe freight train transportation channel, the railway department has laid out 14 assembly centers and 20 node cities, creating a new transportation organization model of "hub to hub", making good use of the domestic China Europe freight train transportation coordination committee platform, and establishing a dynamic management mechanism for train operation to better meet market demand. The railway department also strengthens international cooperation, optimizes transportation organization, and continuously improves efficiency. The round-trip transportation volume of the China Europe freight train has achieved a basic balance, with a comprehensive heavy container rate of 100%. The domestic and international freight prices of the train have decreased by more than 40% compared to the initial operation, and the value of goods transported is nearly 500 billion US dollars, effectively reducing international logistics costs. The channel network continues to expand. On November 18th, Asia Europe Interconnection Holdings (Beijing) Co., Ltd., led by China Railway Container Transport Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Railway Group, announced its establishment. At the same time, China Railway Container Company officially signed a share subscription agreement and joined the Middle Corridor Multimodal Transport Co., Ltd. jointly established by the railway companies of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The four parties will work together to promote the construction and operation of the China Europe South Passage. Zhang Wei believes that the purpose of these two measures is to create an overseas operation platform for China Europe freight trains, enhance the operational capabilities of overseas channels, and further strengthen the market competitiveness of China Europe freight trains; The second is to promote closer railway cooperation between China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, providing a powerful lever for the four parties to work together to promote the construction and operation of the China Europe South Passage, promote the upgrading of the "cross sea" route of the South Passage, and attract more goods to be transported through the China Europe South Passage. Currently, local conflicts and turbulence are frequent, and the stability and smoothness of international transportation channels are easily disrupted. Strengthening the construction of a diversified channel system for China Europe freight trains is particularly important. In recent years, the multi channel network of China Europe freight trains has continued to expand. China, together with countries along the route, will ensure the stable and smooth operation of the North China Corridor, and deepen the construction of the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor. "Liang Linchong introduced that currently, the Trans Caspian Sea trains have been operated daily, with a total of over a thousand trains in operation. Since the beginning of this year, 371 trains have been operated, an increase of 33%. With the continuous expansion of China's economic scale, the share of China's foreign trade in the world trade system has shown a steady upward trend. In this context, the diversification and resilience construction of international transportation channels have crucial strategic significance for the sustainable development of China's foreign trade. ”Cui Fan, a professor at the School of International Business and Economics of the University of International Business and Economics and an expert in the Global Value Chain Expert Group of the Economic and Trade Policy Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Commerce, believes that only by building a diverse and easily convertible international transportation channel system can we adapt to the constantly changing foreign trade situation and help China achieve the grand goal of becoming a strong trading and transportation country. Innovation driven breakthrough: On August 6th, the 75192 Central Asia freight train carried 51 containers of car parts, using a "direct customs declaration, no need for transfer, and one shipment to sea" intermodal transportation method, from the Xianglushan Station of China Railway Wuhan Bureau adjacent to Yangluo Port in Wuhan, Hubei to Kazakhstan, achieving seamless connection between the "Yangtze River Golden Waterway" and the "Steel Silk Road" in Wuhan. In recent years, China Europe freight trains have continuously innovated in organizational forms, customs clearance modes, and other aspects, gaining broader development space. Multimodal transportation achieves innovative breakthroughs. Previously, the transportation of goods required multiple document changes and inspections. Now, through the 'one document system' of intermodal transportation, a single commission can directly reach the destination, reducing the total travel time by 3 days and the cost by about 25%. Zhang Qitao, Deputy General Manager of Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction and Operation Co., Ltd., introduced that since the first 'one document system' train of intermodal transportation, this' one commission, one document to the end, one box to the destination, and one settlement 'model has become the preferred solution for the distribution of return goods. Progress has been made in the research and development of new transportation equipment. Currently, railways in various countries are strengthening the research and joint application of new equipment such as special containers and containerized vehicles. Di Wei, Deputy General Manager of China Railway Group Co., Ltd., stated that the promotion and application of the product can effectively solve the problem of cross regional and cross-border turnover difficulties caused by mismatched container sources. With the continuous development of China Europe freight trains, new formats of "train+" continue to emerge, effectively promoting economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges among countries along the route. For example, China has successfully launched the Xi'an Almaty cultural tourism special train and the Jinhua Paris cultural exchange train with countries along the route, tightening the cultural bond of "heart to heart connection" with people along the route. Every aspect of the development of the China Europe freight train cannot be separated from continuous exploration and innovation. ”Wu Zhaoxin, Director of the Freight Department of China Railway Group Co., Ltd., stated that the railway department will adhere to innovation driven development, explore new formats and models of train services, and inject lasting momentum into the world economy. (New Society)