HEFEI – On June 19, the 5,000th China-Europe freight train departed Hefei carrying $2M worth of Anhui-made goods (appliances, auto parts,truck tires) to Tashkent, Uzbekistan via Khorgos Port.
Key Achievements: 🚂 Growth: From 1-2 monthly trains in 2014 to 3-4 daily in 2025 🌍 Network: Serves 170 cities in 20 countries 📦 Volume: 5,190 TEUs to Central Asia in 2025 (up 24.88% YoY) 💰 Trade: Generated ¥80B+ in import-export value 🏭 Local Focus: 90% cargo now from Anhui (vs. 5% initially), serving 600+ local firms
Innovations Driving Efficiency: ⚡ Digital platform streamlines customs/logistics 🚢 New cross-sea routes launched (18 trains in 2025) 🏗️ Phase II logistics hub to boost capacity by late 2025
Strategic Impact: As a national freight train assembly hub, Hefei strengthens China-Central Asia trade ties and advances Belt and Road connectivity through integrated “train + trade/finance/e-commerce” services.
