The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key Belt and Road Initiative project, recorded a 76.9% year-on-year surge in cargo volume, reaching 746,000 TEUs in the first half of 2025, according to China Railway Nanning Group. The corridor hit 700,000 TEUs by June 20, 125 days earlier than in 2024, signaling accelerated trade flows.

A major milestone was achieved on March 25, when a new intermodal transport model was introduced—a Chongqing freight train delivered 200 vehicles to Guangxi’s Qinzhou Port for direct transfer to a Dubai-bound vessel. This “JSQ-type freight train + ro-ro vessel” solution created an efficient export route for Chinese automobiles.

To streamline logistics, the corridor launched integrated rail-sea transport packages, reducing shippers’ coordination efforts and enabling full cargo tracking for improved efficiency and cost savings. It now operates 14 fixed routes, linking Beibu Gulf and Zhanjiang ports to major inland hubs like Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi’an.

Goods transported via the corridor now span 1,236 categories, including electronics, vehicles, machinery, and food—79 more than last year. Qinzhou Port’s automated terminals have played a crucial role in handling the growing trade volume, reinforcing the corridor’s role in connecting China’s inland regions to global markets.