In 2023, the freight volume of the China Europe freight train's "middle channel" exceeded 3 million tons

In 2023, the cargo volume of China Europe freight trains entering and exiting through the Erenhot Port in Inner Mongolia exceeded 3 million tons, reaching 3.35 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 30.29%; The value of the goods was 51.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.39%.

The Erenhot Port is the largest land port on the China Mongolia border, an important node of the China Mongolia Russia Economic Corridor, and a crucial pivot for the country's northward opening up. It is the only entry and exit port for the China Europe freight train's "middle channel". Since the first "Chengdu Europe" train was launched in 2013, the number of train routes has increased from 2 to 70, passing through 77 starting and ending stations and 23 provinces in China, radiating to North China, Central China, South China and other regions. Passing through 12 countries and 72 foreign destinations or cities. The freight transported by the train includes over 10000 types of information technology products such as mobile phones and computers, complete vehicles and accessories, mechanical and electrical equipment, furniture, building materials, etc.

In recent years, the proportion of high value-added and high-tech products such as new energy vehicles and accessories, high-end machinery and equipment transported by China Europe freight trains entering and exiting Erenhot Port has significantly increased. The export of domestic brand cars has developed from a new business model to a new normal, with more than 10 domestic car brands exported from the Erenhot Port. The export of "New Three Types" products has become a new driving force, and the export of domestic smart home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and dishwashers is also showing a rapid growth trend.

In order to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the China Europe freight train, Erenhot Customs has deepened its business reform, achieved the bi-directional implementation of the "railway express" business model for inbound and outbound transportation, integrated three customs data review processes, and saved 1-2 days of customs clearance time for enterprises. Explore the logistics model of "direct loading upon arrival" to achieve "same day arrival, same day release, and same day loading and departure" of uncontrolled goods, significantly improving the efficiency of China Europe freight trains. Smooth 7 × The 24-hour appointment customs clearance mechanism ensures that the goods on the train are delivered, inspected, and released at any time. Actively utilizing non-invasive inspection methods such as remote video assisted inspection and mobile arm inspection to comprehensively enhance intelligent supervision capabilities. Strengthen communication and cooperation with the railway department, and carry out efficient collaborative operations. Timely analyze and determine customs clearance bottlenecks and difficult issues to ensure smooth railway ports.

At present, the clearance time of China Europe freight trains has been compressed to 3 hours, with an average of 9 China Europe freight trains entering and exiting the port on a daily basis.