Major Land Port in China’s Xinjiang Surpasses 7,000 China-Europe Freight Train Trips

Alashankou: A freight train, loaded with daily necessities, vehicle parts, and other goods, departed from the Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, heading for Malaszewicze, Poland. This departure signifies that the total number of China-Europe freight train trips handled by the Alashankou Port, also known as Alataw Pass, has exceeded 7,000 in 2025.

According to Namibia Press Agency, this year, the port's customs have streamlined clearance procedures, enabling faster movement of inbound and outbound cargos. An increasing volume of products from the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta are being transported to Central Asian and European markets via the China-Europe freight train service.

Currently, 128 China-Europe freight train routes pass through this port, connecting 27 Chinese provincial-level regions and reaching 21 countries, including Germany and Poland. These trains transport over 200 categories of goods, encompassing vehicles, vehicle parts, garments, and electronics.