China News Service Jinan, April 10 (Sha Jianlong) A reporter learned from Shandong Expressway Group on the 10th that the first train of the Qilu No. "Luou Express" (Jinan-Germany) operated by the group started from Jinan on the same day. The Erlianhot port left for Europe and arrived in Hamburg, Germany, 20 days later.
A total of 41 40-foot containers were loaded on this train, with a total value of about 24 million yuan (RMB, the same below). In addition to transportation of power generation equipment, solar accessories, plastic products and daily necessities, it also transported anti-epidemic materials with a total value of 11.2 million yuan produced by local enterprises in Jinan to support the epidemic prevention and control work in Germany and surrounding countries.
According to reports, the "Luou Express" (Jinan-Germany) is a new line based on the original line. It will directly build a railway transportation logistics bridge between Shandong Province and Germany and neighboring countries to fill the railway transportation from Jinan City to Western European countries. Blank, the time for goods to arrive in Germany will be shortened from about 45 days by sea to 20 days by rail. So far, the number of operating lines of the "Qilu" Eurasian train has increased to 33, which can directly reach 41 cities in 13 countries along the "Belt and Road".
In the face of the global new pneumonia epidemic, Shandong Expressway Group gathered resources from all parties and focused on the launch of the "Luou Express" public train transportation service products to make up for the adverse effects of blocked international shipping, air and land transportation.
In 2020, the "Qilu" Eurasian train has accumulated a total of 343 trains, an increase of 38.3% year-on-year. It has played an important role in ensuring the smooth flow of the Shandong International Logistics Channel, promoting economic and trade exchanges among countries along the route, and maintaining the stability of the global supply chain. (Finish)