On January 22, the first China-Europe freight train trip of 2026, the "Customized Train for Zoomlion's High-end Equipment Manufacturing," whistled off from the Changsha North Station. The train had passed the supervision and clearance of the Xingsha Customs Authority, a branch of the Changsha Customs Authority, before departure. This marked a significant step for Changsha in the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), to enhance the quality and efficiency of international logistics channels and support the globalization of its local high-end equipment manufacturing industry.

As a freight train trip tailored for Zoomlion, this dedicated service provides an end-to-end, door-to-door international logistics solution covering key aspects such as transportation organization, customs coordination, and overseas distribution. The high-end construction machinery equipment on board will begin a ten-day-and-night, cross-border journey spanning tens of thousands of kilometers before reaching its destination. As a leading enterprise in China's equipment manufacturing sector, Zoomlion's products have extensively served global infrastructure development. The launch of this dedicated train trip not only strengthens the timeliness and stability of cross-border transportation for major equipment, but also serves as a significant boost for domestic brands to deepen their presence in international markets.

The successful departure of the designated train was made possible through the coordinated efforts of multiple departments. The Logistics and Port Office of the Changsha Municipal People's Government, customs, and railway authorities worked together closely. The Xingsha Customs Authority introduced 24/7 customs clearance and emergency support services, guiding enterprises to utilize efficient declaration methods such as "advance declaration" and "railway express clearance."

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: hunantoday