Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is revving up its global trade game! A new TIR assembly center launched this week in Urumqi, backed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and designed to turbocharge cross-border logistics. This marks the region’s second such facility after Kashgar’s trailblazing May debut.
What’s TIR? Think of it as a VIP pass for cargo trucks! The Transports Internationaux Routiers system slashes customs delays and costs, letting goods zoom across borders like a TikTok trend.
Xinjiang International Land Port’s Si Junjiang said the hub offers more flexible transport solutions, while Wuchang Customs’ Lyu Xuenong pledged smoother clearance processes to attract global businesses.
The timing couldn’t be better: Xinjiang’s foreign trade hit 200 billion yuan ($28B) in H1 2024 – smashing last year’s record two months early with a 48.4% growth spike.
With rail and road networks now tightly integrated, this move positions Xinjiang as Eurasia’s backstage crew for seamless trade – no encore needed!
A new TIR assembly center launched this week in Urumqi, backed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and designed to turbocharge cross-border logistics. This marks the region’s second such facility after Kashgar’s trailblazing May debut.
What’s TIR? Think of it as a VIP pass for cargo trucks! The Transports Internationaux Routiers system slashes customs delays and costs, letting goods zoom across borders like a TikTok trend. 
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