Key Highlights
- Intensive departures in early 2026 across multiple regions.
- Strong year-on-year trip and cargo growth.
- Expanded routes linking China with Europe and Central Asia.
- Improved supply chain resilience amid trade uncertainties.
China–Europe freight train services have continued strong performance in early 2026, affirming their role as a reliable logistics corridor linking Asia and Europe.
According to customs and logistics authorities, trains departing from multiple Chinese cities have maintained high service levels, carrying a mix of electronics, consumer goods, and textiles to destinations across Europe and Central Asia.
The robust start to the year builds on momentum from 2025, when the network recorded higher trip numbers and cargo volumes compared with the previous year.
Industry experts say the China–Europe freight train network provides exporters with a stable, cost-effective alternative to maritime and air transport while enhancing connectivity for inland provinces.
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