Xinjiang rail ports see over 90,000 China

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(Global Times) 09:32, March 25, 2025

"Since the start of 2025, the station has optimized platform capacity, production resources, and personnel deployment to enhance container-swapping capabilities," Li said.

Li noted that the station has established a dedicated service window for China-Europe trains, enabling customs and border inspections to be completed simultaneously in one stop, cutting 30 minutes from the inspection and release time for each train.

Meanwhile, Urumqi Customs has streamlined clearance for China-Europe freight trains by introducing 24/7 appointment services, tax incentives, and joint inspections with border control. Xinjiang border authorities have also enhanced round-the-clock staffing and tech-driven management to ensure safe and efficient cross-border operations, the statement said.

A total of 123 China-Europe freight train routes operate via the Alashankou Port, reaching 21 countries including Germany and Poland. The Horgos railway port serves 87 routes, connecting to 46 cities and regions across 18 countries, according to the statement.

Official data showed that Xinjiang's two railway ports handled 16,400 China-Europe freight trains in 2024, a 14 percent year-on-year rise, maintaining a five-year streak of more than 10,000 trains per year with consistent four-digit growth in the number of trains. These transcontinental routes have become a vital artery for China's foreign trade, revitalizing Eurasian connectivity through cost-efficient and stable cargo mobility.

(Web editor: Tian Yi, Zhong Wenxing)