China-Europe Freight Train (Zhengzhou) Runs Fruitfully

China-Europe Freight Train (Zhengzhou) Runs Fruitfully

中欧班列（郑州）开行量逆势增长

China-Europe Freight Train (Zhengzhou), an important carrier of the "Land Silk Road" in Central China's Henan province, set a new record in both frequencies and cargo capacities in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, which further drove Henan's opening-up, said Zhengzhou International Hub Development and Construction Co., Ltd., on January 5.

1月5日，记者从郑州国际陆港开发建设有限公司获悉，作为河南“陆上丝绸之路”的重要承载，中欧班列（郑州）2020年开行量和载货量逆势增长、再创新高，助推河南进一步扩大高水平对外开放。

File photo shows China Railway Express between Zhengzhou and Helsinki. (Henan Daily)

According to the latest statistics, China Railway Express between Zhengzhou and Europe totally made 1,126 trips with 714.9 thousand tons of goods worth $4.277 billion last year. Initiated on July 18, 2013, it has made 3,866 trips with a total cargo weight of 2,102,800 tons worth $16.067 billion. Among the 63 cities with China-Europe rail freight services, China-Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) has always ranked the forefront in China in terms of quality, marketization, informationization and two-way logistics network layout, as well as the "first phalanx" place due to its comprehensive operation capability.

统计数据显示，去年全年，中欧班列（郑州）累计开行1126班，累计货重71.49万吨、货值42.77亿美元。自2013年7月18日开行以来，中欧班列（郑州）累计开行3886班，累计货重210.28万吨、货值160.67亿美元。在全国63家开行班列中，中欧班列（郑州）在开行质量、市场化程度、信息化程度和国内国际双向物流枢纽网络布局等方面保持领先，综合运营能力处于全国第一方阵。

Facing the challenges caused by the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 and risks in 2020, China-Europe freight train (Zhengzhou) gave full play to its role, standing at a unique and strategic position, in shaping the new development pattern and international anti-pandemic cooperation, which backed up the security and stability of the international industrial and supply chains.

2020年，面对突如其来的疫情和各种风险矛盾叠加带来的严峻挑战，中欧班列（郑州）发挥独特优势和战略通道作用，有力服务新发展格局和国际防疫合作，为保障国际产业链供应链安全稳定提供了有力支撑。（中文来源/河南日报 翻译/赵汉青 审校/焦丹）