China Railway Express (CR express for short) refers to international container rail intermodal trains that operate between China, European countries, and other countries along the "Belt and Road" with fixed train numbers, routes, schedules, and full journey running times.

1. High transportation efficiency: The transportation time is about 30 days shorter than that of sea transportation, usually about 1/3 of that of sea transportation.

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3. Moderate cost: The freight is between sea transportation and air transportation, about 70%-80% lower than air transportation.

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5. Strong stability: Less affected by the natural environment, making it easier to guarantee transportation plans.

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7. Wide coverage: It reaches more than 100 cities in over 20 European countries and can go deep into inland areas.

Types of goods transported

•Electronic products: mobile phones, computers, household appliances, communication equipment, etc.

•Mechanical equipment: industrial equipment, precision instruments, agricultural machinery, etc.

•Textiles and apparel: ready-made clothes, fabrics, home textile products, etc.

•Home supplies and furniture: home accessories, furniture sets, etc.

•Food and agricultural products: grain, fresh-keeping food, frozen and refrigerated food, etc.

Economic significance

As an important carrier of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, China-Europe Railway Express has become a backbone mode of land transportation in international logistics, playing a significant role in promoting economic and trade exchanges between Asian and European countries and driving regional economic and social development.

Especially during the pandemic, China-Europe freight trains, with their unique advantages in land transportation, have become the "lifeline" for maintaining the stability of the global supply chain.‘