China reported a major logistics milestone this week as the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor recorded a strong corridor trade surge. The latest freight train left Qinzhou Port East Station carrying 80 containers of international goods and continued reinforcing the corridor trade surge across western regions.
The train departed Guangxi on Wednesday with shipments that included kraft paper from Australia and pastry shortening from Singapore. It will reach Chongqing through a dedicated freight route designed to support inland provinces. Officials said the service has already transported 1.214 million TEUs this year, showing a 63.2 percent increase from the same period last year.
Logistics managers noted that the corridor continues linking China’s western manufacturing centers with overseas markets. Companies in Chongqing and Guangxi now ship new energy vehicles to Middle Eastern buyers through combined rail-sea routes. Meanwhile, agricultural exporters have used the channel to access global food markets more efficiently.
The corridor also supports imports moving into China’s interior. Products such as Thai durians and Cambodian rice arrive in Chongqing within 88 hours through specialized cold chain services. Rail planners said these fast connections reduce spoilage and expand consumer access to Southeast Asian goods.
Wei Wenkang, head of Qinzhou Port East Station, said the station has experienced steady growth in freight activity. He reported 7.164 million tonnes of dispatch volume so far this year, which reflects an 18.7 percent increase. He added that the station broke daily loading and unloading records 12 times.
Since 2021, the corridor has transported 4.441 million TEUs across domestic and international routes. Analysts said this performance confirms the corridor’s role as a major logistics artery linking western China with ASEAN trading partners. They also noted that the corridor strengthens regional integration while supporting China’s ongoing efforts to expand global openness.
Industry experts believe the corridor trade surge will encourage more manufacturers to base operations in inland provinces. They explained that faster shipping times and lower logistics costs help companies diversify supply chains. They also expect further investment in cold chain technology and smart rail solutions.
Officials said new infrastructure upgrades will continue supporting higher freight volumes. They expect additional trains, expanded port facilities and more cross-border agreements to fuel ongoing momentum. Logistics leaders also plan to enhance digital tracking systems to improve efficiency for global shippers.
As trade flows rise, the corridor trade surge may reshape China’s inland economy and accelerate growth across multiple industries. Regional planners emphasized that long-term success will depend on continuous modernization and strong cooperation with ASEAN markets.
