At 00:29 on July 6, a China-Europe freight train fully loaded with 55 containers departed Changsha International Railway Port after customs clearance by the Xingsha Customs Authority under the jurisdiction of Changsha Customs, bound for Russia. It will exit China via Erenhot in Inner Mongolia, for transshipment and arrive in Russia in 12 days.

From January to June this year, the China-Europe (Changsha) freight train service handled 584 import and export train trips, a year-on-year increase of 61.33%, with cargo value up 39.24% to 1.370 billion USD. "Construction machinery, automotive parts, and large equipment were the main exports this year," said Chen Hongsheng, deputy general manager of the Hunan Zhongnan International Land Port Co., Ltd.

Zeng Linghong, director of Changsha Railway North Station, noted that the China-Europe (Changsha) freight train service consistently operates two trips daily, with up to three to four trips during peak periods. The cumulative number has exceeded 4,000 trips and continues to rise steadily, ranking among the top tier in the China-Europe freight train service nationwide for seven consecutive years.

The China-Europe (Changsha) freight train service highlights customized services. Leveraging Hunan's strengths in equipment manufacturing, the railway and customs authorities have closely collaborated with leading local enterprises like the Sany Group, Zoomlion, and Geely Automobile, developing tailored transport solutions, to ensure cross-border transportation of large equipment and high-value-added goods.

Compared to sea freight, the China-Europe freight train service reduces transport time by over 20 days and lowers overall costs by approximately 15%, significantly enhancing the competitiveness of overseas deliveries. Sunward, a Hunan-based leading equipment manufacturer, transports 30% of its export products through the China-Europe freight train service.