Horgos Railway Port, a linchpin of Eurasian trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, just smashed its annual record by processing its 2,000th China-Europe freight train of 2026 on March 17. This milestone comes as the hub celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, having transformed global logistics since opening in March 2016. 🎉
Operating 24/7 with trains departing every two hours, Horgos now moves everything from electronics to electric vehicles across 18 countries via 91 routes. Over 54,000 trains have rumbled through its tracks in the past decade – enough to circle the Earth 12 times! 🌍
Smart tech upgrades have turbocharged operations: AI scheduling and automated customs clearance boosted efficiency by 50%+, keeping pace with surging demand. With connections to 46 global cities, this “Iron Silk Road” powerhouse remains crucial for stabilizing supply chains in 2026's volatile market. 🔋📦
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