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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Duisburg, Germany, June 22 (Xinhua) — The ASEAN Express freight train departed from Duisburg, Germany, on Saturday.
The train, loaded with maternity and childcare products, cosmetics and medical supplies, is expected to arrive in ASEAN countries in 19 days, passing through the southwest Chinese city of Chongqing.
“ASEAN Express” has provided a “seamless connection” between two major international trade routes – the new international land-sea trade corridor and the China-Europe freight rail route. It has also significantly improved transportation efficiency compared with traditional sea routes.
Li Yan, deputy director of Chongqing Port and Logistics Bureau, said that the ASEAN Express, an extension of the China-Europe freight rail service, has the potential to become an efficient, green and stable economic and trade corridor connecting the two continents.
Following the departure ceremony of the ASEAN Express train, a promotional event was held, during which representatives of Chinese and German enterprises exchanged views on corridor cooperation and supporting services. Several cooperation agreements were signed. –0–