Amid a shifting global landscape, China and Europe are doubling down on connectivity with a railway revolution that’s slashing delivery times and carbon footprints. President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France—kicking off a three-country EU tour—has spotlighted efforts to strengthen ties, with rail freight emerging as a game-changer for trade.
Stats Don’t Lie: In 2023, a record 17,523 China-Europe freight trips moved 1.9 million TEUs (think: enough containers to circle the Earth ). Trade is balancing out too—53% westward, 47% eastward—as demand grows for time-sensitive goods like EVs, solar panels, and tech parts.
Need for Speed? Trains now zip from Xi’an to Germany in 10 days (two days faster than 2023!), covering 9,908 km. Even better: Rail emits 15x less CO₂ than air cargo and 7x less than trucks.
2024 is already booming: 2,928 trips (+9% YoY) and 317,000 TEUs (+10% YoY) in just two months. Talk about a green glow-up for global trade!
President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France—kicking off a three-country EU tour—has spotlighted efforts to strengthen ties, with rail freight emerging as a game-changer for trade.
Stats Don’t Lie: In 2023, a record 17,523 China-Europe freight trips moved 1.9 million TEUs (think: enough containers to circle the Earth 
). Trade is balancing out too—53% westward, 47% eastward—as demand grows for time-sensitive goods like EVs, solar panels, and tech parts.
Need for Speed? Trains now zip from Xi’an to Germany in 10 days (two days faster than 2023!), covering 9,908 km. Even better: Rail emits 15x less CO₂ than air cargo and 7x less than trucks. 
China-Europe Freight Trains Smash Records in May!
China-Europe Freight Trains Smash Records in 2024!
