Accelerating Along the "Steel Silk Road": The China-Europe Railway Express

In the wave of global economic integration and the "Belt and Road" initiative, the China-Europe Railway Express from the Yangtze River Delta is racing across the Eurasian continent at an impressive speed. It has become a vital link connecting the East and the West, writing a new chapter in international economic and trade cooperation. According to the latest data, in the first six months of this year, the Yangtze River Delta region has operated 2,538 China-Europe Railway Express trains (including return trips), transporting 266,000 TEUs of goods, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%. These impressive figures not only highlight the strong momentum of the China-Europe Railway Express but also inject new vitality into the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta economy.

Bridging Trade with Steel Caravans

The rapid development of the China-Europe Railway Express in the Yangtze River Delta, a crucial engine of China's economy, has undoubtedly built a solid bridge for international economic and trade cooperation. From 1,122 trains in 2017 with a return trip ratio of just 5%, to an astounding 4,185 trains in 2023 with a return trip ratio of 36.3% and a 100% heavy container rate, these leaps not only showcase the vigorous growth of the China-Europe Railway Express but also underscore its significant role in promoting regional foreign trade upgrades and international economic cooperation.

Diverse Cargo, New Trade Growth

The variety of goods transported by the China-Europe Railway Express is increasingly diverse. From traditional Yiwu small commodities, Suzhou textiles, and garments to more competitive and high-value-added products such as photovoltaic modules, automotive parts, machinery, and white goods, all are flowing into the European market. The return cargo has also expanded from early items like timber and auto parts to include mechanical and electrical products, food, medical devices, machinery, and alcoholic beverages, achieving diversified trade development. This bidirectional trade not only meets market demands but also promotes industrial complementarity and economic cooperation between different countries and regions.

Market Demand and Global Reach

The unique geographical location and abundant resources of the Yangtze River Delta provide excellent conditions for the development of the China-Europe Railway Express. Yiwu, known globally for its small commodity market, and Madrid, Europe’s largest small commodity distribution center, create enormous logistics and trade service demands. Approximately 1.8 million Yiwu small commodities are shipped worldwide via the China-Europe Railway Express.

Future Potential of the China-Europe Railway Express

As an essential part of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the China-Europe Railway Express holds immense potential for future development. With the deepening of global economic integration, the Railway Express will play a more critical role in promoting international trade, optimizing resource allocation, and driving industrial upgrades. Furthermore, as technology advances and operational models innovate, the efficiency and service quality of the Railway Express will continue to improve, bringing development opportunities and cooperation space to more countries and regions.

Dear-Railway Container Transport: A Key Contributor

Dear-Railway Container Transport, established in 2010, specializes in container cargo transportation services for China-Europe, China-Russia, China-Belarus, and China-Central Asia. As a leading railway transportation group in the industry, Dear-Railway has accumulated extensive transportation experience and made significant contributions to the China-EU train project under the "Belt and Road" strategy.

With our experienced team, extensive distribution network, flexible logistics solutions, and proprietary logistics information technology system, we have created the Dear-Railway Platform. This platform ensures efficient and reliable transport services, supporting the rapid development of the China-Europe Railway Express.

Conclusion

The acceleration of the China-Europe Railway Express along the "Steel Silk Road" is a vivid practice of China's active participation in global open cooperation and the high-quality construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. It is also a crucial force in promoting global economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges. As the China-Europe Railway Express continues to grow and develop, it will play a more active role in shaping a global governance framework based on shared growth through discussion and collaboration, injecting new momentum and vitality into the world economy.