China achieved a significant milestone in its railway logistics system with the launch of the Harbin Railway Logistics Center on Monday, bringing the total count of such centers to 39 across the country. This development signifies a crucial step in advancing the railway logistics system, contributing to high-quality social and economic growth, as reported by the national railway operator.
Capitalizing on the advantages of railway transportation, including its substantial capacity, year-round service, and eco-friendliness, these logistics centers will forge strategic collaborations with key enterprises. They will tailor comprehensive logistics solutions to cater to businesses with specific requirements.
Efforts are underway to further integrate and develop various transportation modes like road and water transport, aiming to streamline operations, enhance transport efficiency, reduce logistics costs for businesses, and seamlessly incorporate railway logistics into corporate industrial supply chains.
Moreover, the market’s trends and customer needs will shape the offering of diverse railway logistics services, including the creation of a fast and reliable railway express logistics network.
Currently, China boasts numerous railway express logistics service routes, with railway-road express logistics services reaching all provincial capitals and railway-sea express transport routes extending to major ports nationwide.
One prominent service is the China-Europe freight service, comprising numerous routes linking Chinese cities with cities across European countries, effectively covering most of Asia and Europe.
The introduction of new types of specialized freight containers tailored for lightweight bulk cargo, steel coils, and grain transport is underway, with several models already in operation, receiving positive feedback from the market.
Ongoing efforts focus on the development and trial operation of new equipment, including those designed for transporting automobiles, ventilated containers for soybean meal, and liquid tank containers for hazardous goods.
China’s railway logistics stations have undergone significant upgrades, with numerous railway logistics bases established across the country. These bases are seamlessly integrated into logistics parks, industrial zones, ports, and border ports, offering comprehensive services such as multimodal transport and warehouse distribution centers.
Additionally, there has been a concerted effort to enhance the service quality of railway logistics, including the creation of a comprehensive freight service platform. This platform aims to provide a convenient and efficient smart service platform, enabling online processing of freight and offering round-the-clock services seven days a week. New features, such as real-time cargo tracking and notifications upon goods’ arrival, have been introduced to enhance the customer experience.
On a recent Wednesday, a fully loaded express freight train carrying household appliances, food and beverages, daily necessities, grains, and other goods arrived at a freight yard in Beijing. Departing from another province, the train completes the journey in 24 hours, operating at a designed speed of 160 kilometers per hour, making it one of the country’s fastest freight trains.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the demand for holiday shopping surges. This freight train has been tailored to transport additional goods to meet the market’s needs, highlighting the flexibility and responsiveness of China’s evolving logistics system.
