On October 16, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved with the successful inaugural journey of the 2024 Ulaanqab Central Asia-EU freight train’s Eastern Corridor. This train, loaded with 55 boxes of electrical appliances, departed from the Qisumuyuan District in Ulaanqab, Inner Mongolia. Its route will take it through the Manzhouli Port and ultimately to the Shelepdino Station in Moscow, Russia.
During an interview, representatives from the Ulaanqab Central Asia-EU freight train operations emphasized that this journey marks the first trip along the Eastern Corridor for the current year, specifically referring to the path through Manzhouli Port. This development signifies the successful establishment of a new trade route for the Ulaanqab Central Asia-EU freight train service.
Since launching its first freight train to Europe in 2016, Ulaanqab has connected with eight countries, including Russia and Belarus, and has established delivery points in 18 cities, such as Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Almaty. As of 2024, the service has completed a total of 806 train trips, with a combined cargo value reaching an impressive $1.526 billion.
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