All aboard! 🚂 Did you hear? China-Europe freight trains just shattered their own records in May, transporting more goods than ever before! 🎉
According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway), a whopping 1,724 freight train trips traversed between China and Europe last month. That's a 14% jump compared to the same time last year! 📈
But wait, it gets even better. These trains carried about 186,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. 📦✨ Talk about moving mountains!
This surge isn't just numbers—it's a sign of growing connectivity and booming trade between Asia and Europe. 🌍🤝 Since the beginning of the year, China Railway has been upping its game, building a modern logistics system that keeps goods flowing smoothly across continents.
Not only that, but China's national railways transported a massive 337 million tonnes of goods in May alone, ticking up by 2.8% year on year. 🚛🚢 The momentum shows no signs of slowing down!
For all you young entrepreneurs and future global leaders 🌟, this means more opportunities and a brighter future for international trade. Stay tuned, because the tracks ahead are looking exciting! 🚀
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China-Europe freight trains report record high transport volume in May
cgtn.com
