天津港 recently launched a new multi-modal transport route connecting the seaport with Central Asian countries, marking another milestone in the city's expanding logistics network.

The innovative "sea-iron-road" transit corridor sees 40-foot containers shipped via marine routes to Tianjin Port, then transferred to railcars for transportation to Kashgar in Xinjiang. From there, the goods are delivered by road transport through Irkeshtam口岸 into Tajikistan. This new route not only diversifies天津's multi-modal logistics options but also enhances the city's position as a hub for cross-border trade.

The introduction of this new transit line has significantly reduced transportation costs, with each container seeing cost savings ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 yuan. This improvement is expected to give local businesses greater competitiveness in international markets.

According to a logistics expert at Tianjin COSCO Shipping Container Transport Co., Ltd., the streamlined process and reduced costs will make天津 more attractive for handling cargo destined for Central Asian countries.

The successful launch of this new corridor was made possible with strong support from Tianjin Xiangang Customs. By adopting a 'port-to-yard' approach, customs officials have managed to cut down the time it takes for containers to move from ships to railcars to less than three hours.

Looking ahead, Tianjin Xiangang Customs plans to monitor the operation of this new route closely and continue refining its service offerings based on feedback from businesses. The goal is to further integrate Tianjin into the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthen economic cooperation between China and countries in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.