Beijing, 17 August 2022 (TDI): A new China-Europe freight train route linking Beijing, Shijiazhuang in north China’s Heibei, and Europe was launched Tuesday.
It is a train loaded with over 240 tons of cargo departed from Beijing and will arrive in Nizhnekamsk in Russia after a transit at the Shijiazhuang International Land Port.
A new #China–#Europe freight train route linking Beijing, Shijiazhuang in north China’s Heibei and Europe was launched Tuesday, as a train loaded with over 240 tonnes of cargo departed from Beijing. The train will arrive in Nizhnekamsk in Russia eventually. @PDChina pic.twitter.com/RB2DQMHcCi
— libijian李碧建 (@libijian2) August 17, 2022
Rail freight transportation is becoming a more appealing choice for shipping products between China and Europe than air or sea freight. Rail freight transit is more efficient than air and sea freight in terms of cost and speed.
Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train
The Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train is the fourth China-Europe freight train. It has been opened by the Shijiazhuang International Land Port. Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe train contains 50-compartment that accumulate a value of over 7.6 million yuan.
It will cross the border via Erenhot Port in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Area. It carries more than 240 metric tons of refrigerator freezers, self-adhesive paper, and spices.
Moreover, the opening of the Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train will also help to relieve Beijing’s responsibilities that are not necessary for its role as the nation’s capital.
This year, the land port has already transported 229 China-Europe freight trains with a combined cargo value of more than 5.2 billion yuan to more than 40 countries and regions.
Liu Jinpeng, General Manager of the Shijiazhuang International Land Port, described the project as an achievement. It makes it easier for more suitable business logistics for rail travel between Beijing and the province of Hebei.
Moreover, he added that the freight train is helpful to the coordinated growth of economic transportation between Hebei and Beijing.
Liu Ruiling, Chairman of the Hebei Land Port Group stated that Beijing and Hebei have several benefits from working together in contemporary commercial transportation. Both benefitted in terms of policy, geography, and resources.
Moreover, he said that the opening of the Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train will promote the connection and integration of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The train will also enhance the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Student of BS International Relations in Kinnaird College for Women. Currently, working in 'TDI' as a contributor.
