China‑Europe Freight Corridor Sees 10.3% Rise, Over 21,500 Trains Run

The China‑Europe (Asia) freight train service continued its upward trajectory, with 21,570 cargo trains dispatched between January and July. This figure represents a 10.3 percent jump from the same period last year. The expanding corridor underscores the growing importance of rail as a competitive alternative to sea and air freight, offering faster transit times and lower emissions while strengthening trade links between China and its European partners.