The inaugural train, loaded with auto parts, electronics, and other goods, is set to reach Shenzhen's Yantian Port in just two days. From there, the cargo will be transferred to Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing Port for further shipment to destinations in Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
This new service strengthens the connection between the Chengdu-Chongqing region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, fostering greater economic integration and connectivity.
In a significant development, Tuanjiecun Railway Station has also been designated as an official inland port for Yantian Port. This enhances Chongqing's logistics capabilities, offering seamless land-sea transportation and extending its reach to global markets.
The new China Railway schedule has reduced transit time between Chongqing and Yantian Port from five days to just two. The Chongqing-Shenzhen-Hong Kong service facilitates swift barge transport to Kwai Tsing Port in Hong Kong, enabling global distribution within 6 to 8 hours of arrival.
Cen Qicheng, managing director of Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT), expressed gratitude to key partners, including the Chongqing Port and Logistics Office, China Railway Chengdu Group, the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and DB Schenker, one of the world's leading logistics service providers.
Cen emphasized Yantian Port's robust connections to European and American routes, while Kwai Tsing Port focuses on the Asian and South American markets. He noted that this partnership between the two ports would streamline foreign trade routes, create a more efficient global logistics network, and bring significant advantages to Chongqing and other inland areas.
Xu Min, deputy director of the Port and Maritime Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Transportation, praised the new inland port for enhancing sea-rail intermodal transport between Chongqing and Shenzhen. She said this would streamline logistics between the Greater Bay Area and the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, opening faster channels for global trade.
Meng Shu, an economist at the Chongqing Railway Logistics Center, confirmed that the Chongqing-Shenzhen-Hong Kong service will run three to four times weekly, ensuring reliable and regular freight operations through optimized scheduling and loading processes.
This launch marks a pivotal step in enhancing Chongqing's logistics infrastructure, propelling "Made in Chongqing" exports onto the global stage with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
