EconomyChina-Europe freight trains surpass 130,000 trips
China-Europe freight train services have completed more than 130,000 trips over the past decade, carrying goods worth over $520 billion, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. Annual operations exceeded 20,000 trips in 2025, while digital customs procedures have reduced clearance to under 30 minutes. The loaded-container rate remained at 100% for 46 consecutive months through June 2026.
China-Europe freight trains surpass 130,000 trips