The first freight train Ganzhou – Kazakhstan set off on the route China-Europe on July 27. Its arrival in Kazakhstan is expected in 12 days.
It is reported that the train carries 100 containers of furniture, clothing and electronic goods.
Currently, three freight railway routes to Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan – have been opened from Ganzhou.
Rail cargo traffic will soon be opened to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Being an important hub for railways, roads and shipping transportation, Ganzhou city is striving to become an international cargo distribution center for countries and areas for the Belt and Road. (24.kg/Business World Magazine)