Hey everyone! 🚂 Exciting developments in China’s rail freight sector: from January to April 2025, China’s national railways transported about 1.3 billion tonnes of goods—a solid 3.6% increase compared to last year. This surge means smoother logistics and stronger trade flows across the region.
The daily loading volume averaged 180,000 carriages (up 4.7%), showcasing impressive operational efficiency. Notably, 672 million tonnes of coal were moved (with 464 million tonnes powering generation), while shipments of mining and construction materials jumped by 29.3% and metallurgical materials by 10.7%! 🔥
Authorities enhanced efficiency even further by rolling out 119 multimodal services, cutting delivery times and costs. Rail-water container shipments also soared, reaching 5.38 million TEUs—a 19.1% increase. Cross-border freight is on the rise too, with China-Central Asia freight trains making 4,725 trips (up 21%), and the China-Laos Railway recording a 7.6% boost in transported goods.
This robust growth reflects not only rising domestic demand but also stronger international trade links. Stay tuned for more updates on how these improvements are driving economic momentum across regions! 🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
