On May 14, the inaugural shipment on the newly launched China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan multimodal transport routefrom departed the CR Intermodal Zhengzhou Terminal. The service was organized by Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Company of Zhongyu Port Group. The cargo will travel by rail to Kashgar in Xinjiang, where it will be transferred to trucks and continue its journey by road, and finally reach its final destination - Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The successful launch of this cross-border multimodal route marks a major expansion of the China Railway Express (Zhengzhou) network, adding a new artery to China's growing international logistics landscape.
The service adopts a "rail-to-road" multimodal transport model, combining the long-distance, high-capacity advantages of rail with the flexibility and door-to-door capabilities of road freight. It effectively addresses the limited railway coverage across parts of Central Asia. By optimizing the transport mix, the model offers a more cost-effective logistics solution, with shipping costs around 30% lower than traditional road-only transport.
In recent years, Henan has significantly expanded its China Railway Express routes, border ports, and terminals both at home and abroad, establishing a logistics network that now covers 25 direct overseas destinations and 8 border crossings. The network now spans over 140 cities across more than 40 countries and engages over 8,000 partner enterprises, forming a competitive "three fold advantage" of diversified gateways, extensive reach, and robust performance. To date, Henan has launched a total of 15,700 China freight train services, placing it among the top performers nationwide in both service volume and operational capacity. In the first four months of this year, 831 trains were operated, up 54% year-on-year. (Chinese source: Henan Daily Reporter: Guo Beichen Translator: Yang Jiaxin Proofreader: Li Wenjing and Zhao Hanqing)
