In winter, the railway port of Khorgos in Xinjiang is busy. A China Europe (Central Asia) freight train loaded with electronic products, daily necessities, and auto parts has completed customs clearance and is heading towards Almaty, Kazakhstan with its horn sounding; At the same time, at the Alashankou Port, a return train from Central Asia has been fully loaded and is now heading towards Xi'an. This busy scene is now a daily routine at the two major ports in Xinjiang. Central Asia is located at the center of the Eurasian continent. This has been a transportation hub connecting east and west, and connecting north and south since ancient times. In recent years, more and more China Europe (Central Asia) freight trains have frequently traveled between China and Central Asian countries, closely connecting and efficiently aggregating scattered industries along the route, paving a "golden corridor" for deep economic cooperation between the two sides. China Europe Express has three main operating routes in China, namely, the west, the middle and the east. The west route passes through Alataw Pass and Khorgos Port in Xinjiang and is an important channel for China Central Asia railway transportation. According to China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., in the first 11 months of this year, there were 16000 China Europe (Central Asia) trains passing through Xinjiang's dual ports, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%, carrying more than 200 types of goods. Behind the efficient operation of trains is the continuous upgrading of port clearance capabilities. At the Alashankou Port, the railway department has pre formulated a grouping plan, prepared empty trains and operating routes in advance, and implemented a "fast loading and unloading" mode for key goods such as containers that arrive in a concentrated manner, striving to achieve "train waiting for cargo"; In Khorgos, the port launched the reform of "smart railway port+territory fast customs clearance", and the vehicle turnover efficiency has increased by more than 20%. After the arrival of the train, it can be cleared on the same day, with a maximum of 24 hours. ”Guo Chunlei, the business manager of Xinjiang Zhonglian Haitong International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd., stated that in recent years, the company's costs such as cargo loss and detention fees have significantly decreased. This year, six new long-term partners from Central Asian countries have been added. The China Europe (Central Asia) freight train is not only a logistics channel, but also an important engine for activating regional economy and promoting industrial linkage. Taking Xi'an as an example, the local area has now normalized the operation of mainline trains to major Central Asian cities such as Almaty and Tashkent. Relying on this stable channel, more and more Central Asian specialty products are rapidly entering the Chinese market. At the Aiju Health Life Experience Hall in Xi'an Chanba International Port, honey, beer, pastries and other products from Central Asia attract many consumers to stop and purchase. In 2024, Xi'an Aiju Grain and Oil Industry Group imported 92000 tons of grains through the China Europe freight train (Xi'an) and achieved a sales revenue of 180 million yuan through imported raw materials, "said Liu Dongmeng, Secretary of the Party Committee of Aiju Group. The convenience of "global goods" has come, and "Made in China" has also gone global. Less than 2 kilometers away from Xi'an International Port Station, the headquarters of Shaanxi Konka Smart Home Appliances is located here. Here, on average, a dishwasher is assembled every 20 seconds. It is precisely because we recognized the logistics advantages of the China Europe freight train that we settled our enterprise here. ”Yuan Gen, Deputy General Manager of Shaanxi Kangjia Intelligent Home Appliances Co., Ltd., said that more than 60% of the company's goods take the China Europe freight train to "go abroad". The latest statistics from China Railway Group show that from January to October this year, a total of 5063 China Europe trains (Xi'an) were operated, a year-on-year increase of 16.3%. This is the first time that its annual operating volume has exceeded 5000 trains in the first 10 months of the year, setting a record for the highest volume in the same period of the year. Core indicators such as operating volume, freight volume, and heavy container rate continue to rank among the top in the country. The China Europe (Central Asia) freight train is galloping tirelessly. This track based and trade driven "golden channel" is radiating increasingly strong vitality and energy, becoming a solid link for China to deepen cooperation, prosper the economy, and enhance civilization with Central Asian countries. (New Society)