The Tongjiang Sino-Russian Heilongjiang Railway Bridge was completed on August 17, 2021. So far, China has added a new railway transport channel to Russia.

New heights of Sino-Russian trade cooperation

Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the role of railway transportation channels has become prominent. The China-Europe Express at Manzhouli Port has continued to maintain a high growth trend, achieving a record of more than 200 trains in a single month for 18 consecutive months. In April 2021, the cumulative number of China-Europe Express trains entering and leaving the country via the Manzhouli Railway Port exceeded the 10,000 train mark, providing strong support for the dual cycle of domestic and international trade.

Since 2021, the number of China-Europe trains departing from Heilongjiang Province has reached 25, a year-on-year increase of 4%, and the proportion of cargo sources has increased to 70.7%. The trains depart from Manzhouli port to Russia, Germany, the Czech Republic and other countries. According to relevant personnel of Harbin-Europe International Logistics Co., Ltd., the goods exported by local companies on the China-Europe Express train are mainly machinery and equipment, automobiles and auto parts. The value of goods shipped in the first quarter is nearly 80 million US dollars. Improved the market recognition of China-Europe Express.

While playing the role of ports, the railway sector is also deeply promoting the quality and efficiency of freight transport, giving full play to the backbone role of railways in the comprehensive transportation system, effectively boosting economic and social development, and serving to build a new development pattern. Open up a green channel, use the 95306 digital port, and give full play to the advantages of container transportation, so that the transportation of key materials such as coal, grain, and fertilizer can be effectively guaranteed.

The relevant personnel of Manzhouli Station introduced: "The connection of the Tongjiang Sino-Russian Heilongjiang Railway Bridge has shortened the railway distance from Heilongjiang via Tongjiang to Moscow by 809 kilometers compared with Suifenhe Port, saving 10 hours of transportation time, which will greatly ease the Manzhouli and Suifenhe railways. Port transportation pressure has effectively helped the northeast region to revitalize, rejuvenate in an all-round way, and deeply integrate into the One Belt One Road. It is of great significance for further building a new highland of open cooperation and promoting the high-quality development of Sino-Russian economic and trade." Editor/Tian Zengpeng