A China-Europe freight train carrying 110 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of goods worth $6.58 million left Suzhou on Feb 8 heading for Moscow, Russia. The train is expected to arrive in two weeks.
Since this Jan, Suzhou has seen 67 China-Europe train trips transporting 5,504 TEUs and 61,600 tons of goods, up 32.43 percent, 46.70 percent, and 107.41 percent year-on-year, respectively. The value of the goods reached $205 million.
Suzhou launched China-Europe rail freight service in 2012. With such advantages as fast transportation and low costs, the service soon became a top choice for companies in Suzhou that need to export and import goods.
During the past decade, Suzhou has achieved leapfrog development in China-Europe freight trains. The number of annual trips has increased from just one to over 500, with routes covering 17 countries and regions. The one-way freight line from Suzhou to Poland at the beginning has developed into multiple two-way lines that pass through ports such as Manzhouli, Erenhot, Alashankou, Horgos, Suifenhe, Pingxiang, and Mohan.
