In November, Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Zhongyu Port Group, operated 544 China-Europe freight trains, marking an 83.16% increase compared to the previous year and setting a new monthly record since the service started in 2013, according to the figures released on December 2. From January to November this year, Zhengzhou handled a total of 2,599 China-Europe freight trains, surpassing the total number of the trains operated throughout 2023.
Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Co., Ltd. is a key player in the operation of China-Europe freight trains in Henan. This year, the company has seen a growing demand for China-Europe freight train services. In addition to goods like household appliances and textiles, there has been an increasing proportion of green and high-end products, such as new energy vehicles and photovoltaic products, being transported by the trains. As 2024 draws to a close, the international freight industry is entering its peak season. Coupled with a series of innovative measures such as "one-stop service" "door-to-door service" "digital freight trains" "cold chain trains" "special cargo containers" and "integration of transportation and trade", the freight volume continues to risein Henan.
From January 1 to November 15 this year, Henan's China-Europe freight trains transported over 230,000 TEUs of goods, valued at over 4.8 billion US dollars. Notably, the proportion of local goods has increased by about 5% compared to that of the previous year. The exported goods covered over 10,000 different types and the service now extends to more than 40 countries and over 140 cities, with over 8,000 domestic and international partners. At the same time, high-quality consumer goods from countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative have been more conveniently transported into the domestic market via China-Europe freight trains.
In addition, Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Co., Ltd. has strengthened communication and cooperation with railways, customs, and customers. Building on the stable operation of existing routes and sources, the company has further optimized its logistics network and diversified its business models. The expansion and enhancement of China-Europe freight train services have yielded positive results: new routes to Belgrade, Serbia, and Heren, the Netherlands, have been opened, and a new southern route crossing the Caspian Sea and Black Sea has been established, increasing their influence and presence in Europe. Regular operation of transit and transfer routes has improved the distribution capabilities of China-Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) assembly center. The innovative development of "China-Europe freight train + market procurement" model has provided new transportation channels for small and medium-sized enterprises to develop internationally.
