The European layout has added an important node, and the China Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) Duisburg route has been opened
At 10:25 on April 26th, the X8037 China Europe freight train, loaded with new energy vehicles, mechanical parts, photovoltaic modules, and other goods, set off from the Zhengzhou Central Station of China Railway Union. The first train carried a total of 55 containers and will depart from Alashankou, passing through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, and other countries before finally arriving in Duisburg, Germany. This marks an increase in the number of direct stations of the China Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) in Europe to 12, and further improvement in overseas network construction.
Duisburg is an important railway freight hub in Europe and the largest inland port in Europe, known as the "logistics heart of Europe". With a developed railway and road network, goods can be quickly distributed throughout Germany and neighboring countries such as the Netherlands and France. It is an important gateway and key distribution center for China Europe freight trains to enter the Western European market. After the opening of this route, it will complement the Hamburg and Munich stations, build a transportation network covering Germany's major industrial hinterland and logistics hubs, and promote the extension of the service scope of the China Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) to the core areas of Western Europe.
Furniture and metal building materials from Jiaozuo, Xuchang, Luoyang and other places in Henan Province are also transported to Europe on this train. Relying on the route advantages of Duisburg, these "Made in Henan" products will be quickly distributed to multiple European markets such as Belgium and the Netherlands, effectively reducing cross-border logistics costs, ensuring delivery timeliness, and providing solid support for local enterprises in Henan to expand into the European market and enhance international competitiveness.
To ensure the smooth operation of the train, Zhengzhou Station Customs provides advanced services, offering round the clock appointment clearance services. With the support of the China Europe train dedicated window and the "backup office", it accurately solves the problem of classifying and declaring photovoltaic products; By combining convenient measures such as "Railway Express", "Check before loading", and "Port of Departure Tax Refund", we have significantly reduced customs clearance time and logistics costs, laying a solid foundation for the stable operation of new lines.
As an important engine for the opening up of the central region to the outside world and a benchmark for Silk Road logistics, the China Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) has formed a three-dimensional logistics pattern of "27 overseas direct stations+9 entry and exit ports", covering more than 40 countries and 140 cities, and gathering over 8000 high-quality domestic and foreign partners. From the initial single line exploration to the present multi-point direct access and global coverage, Henan "Iron and Steel Camel Team" has been working hard with stable operation frequency and high-quality operation, and its operation scale and comprehensive operation capacity have ranked first in the country, becoming a symbolic brand deeply integrated into the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" and connecting with the world economic and trade landscape.
Next, Zhongyu Logistics Group will continue to optimize its train transportation routes, expand its coverage in the European market, and continuously improve the efficiency and service quality of train operations. With a denser network and better services, it will continue to inject strong momentum into Henan's efforts to build a higher level inland open highland and promote high-quality regional economic development.