Chongqing, China — A new ASEAN Express train set off for Malaszewicze, Poland, from Chongqing on Friday morning, inaugurating a fast-track route for trade between Asia and Europe. The train, loaded with automotive electronic components and other goods, departed Tuanjiecun Station at approximately 5:00 am and is expected to reach its destination in about two weeks.
The journey began on October 15 in Hanoi, Vietnam, before the train arrived in Chongqing for reconfiguration. This inaugural ASEAN Express symbolizes the effective integration of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor with the China-Europe freight train service, enhancing connectivity between these vital international trade routes.
The total journey from Vietnam to Poland is expected to take around 25 days, reducing transit time by five to ten days compared to previous Asia-Europe shipping methods.
The express service is a collaborative effort between Yuxinou (Chongqing) Supply Chain Management Co Ltd and New Land-Sea Corridor Operation Co Ltd. According to Liu Taiping, general manager of Yuxinou, this partnership streamlines the transportation process, facilitating faster transit times and improving customs clearance efficiency.
Previously, freight transport between ASEAN countries and Europe relied heavily on maritime shipping, making this new rail service a significant development in international logistics.