China News Agency, Duisburg, November 7th (Reporter Ma Xiuxiu) The first domestic and overseas schedule of the China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, and the pick-up ceremony was held in Duisburg on the 7th.
The China-Europe freight train departed from Xi'an, China, traveled nearly 10,000 kilometers through the Asia-Europe Corridor, and recently arrived in Duisburg, Germany.
This is the first time that the China-Europe trains in the China section, the wide-gauge section, and the European section have achieved a complete run-through of the operation schedule, opening a new stage in which the high-quality development of the China-Europe trains will enter a new stage of "ten-day delivery".
The picture shows the arrival of the China Railway Express.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Ma Xiuxiu
Du Chunguo, Chinese consul general in Dusseldorf, said that the smooth arrival of the first domestic and overseas China-Europe freight train in Duisburg reflects the joint efforts of China, Europe and countries along the route, which provides a more concise way for the development of China-EU trade. The efficient route provides an important supplement for sea and air transportation. At the same time, due to the good radiation of the China-Europe freight train, the local people form a more intuitive impression of China.
"I believe that with the more active coordination of the railway departments of the countries along the route, the efficiency of the China-Europe freight train will become higher and higher in the future."
Tabea Klang, general manager of sales of DB Cargo Europe and Asia, said that the China-Europe freight train will enter a new stage of "10-day delivery", which is unprecedented in history.
Rail transport is climate-friendly, resilient and faster than sea freight, allowing markets to receive goods quickly.
The picture shows a group photo of Chinese and German guests attending the pick-up ceremony.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Ma Xiuxiu
Dr. Carsten Hinne, Director of Duisburg Port Group, said that the first domestic and overseas China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, the node city of the "Belt and Road", which strengthened the port of Duisburg. Its role as a European logistics hub drives the growth of the port's rail freight.
According to reports, in order to further build a stable Asia-Europe international logistics supply chain, promote the formation of a fast and stable domestic and overseas transportation timeliness of China-Europe trains, better meet customer logistics needs, and improve the quality of China-Europe trains, China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. and Germany The Railway Group and other 7 national railway departments have worked together to actively promote the preparation of the "full timetable" for China-Europe freight trains.
From October 26, 2022, from Xi'an, China to Duisburg, Germany, a faster and more stable China-Europe train will be organized according to the domestic and overseas schedule determined by all parties.
The China National Railway Group will also work with the railways of various countries along the route to organize more lines and two-way "China-Europe trains with full timetables".
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