In the context of the surging tide of global economic integration and the bright stars of the "the Belt and Road" initiative illuminating the new journey of international cooperation, China Europe Train has become an important economic link and cultural exchange bridge connecting China and Europe. The Erenhot Railway Port, as the only entry and exit port in the China Europe freight train corridor, plays a crucial role.

According to China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd., on October 8, 2025, the 1293 China Europe freight train, loaded with automotive parts, daily necessities, and other goods, successfully departed through the Erenhot railway port. This action is of great significance, marking that the number of inbound and outbound China Europe freight trains at the port has reached 3000 by 2025. Compared to last year, this goal has been achieved 39 days earlier, and the number of inbound and outbound China Europe freight trains has exceeded 3000 for three consecutive years.

Since 2025, the Erenhot Railway Port has fully leveraged the advantages of "road administration enterprise" logistics integration and linkage, demonstrating strong organizational coordination and efficient service capabilities. By real-time monitoring of the freight demand of China Europe freight trains, ports can accurately allocate resources to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of cargo transportation. At the same time, we continuously optimize the procedures of the China Europe freight train, reduce cumbersome links, and enable goods to complete customs clearance and other procedures more quickly. Customs, border inspection and other departments have also strengthened collaborative operations, forming a strong working force to safeguard the efficient passage of the China Europe freight train.

We have optimized the organization process of wide gauge receiving trains, scientifically planned container unloading sites, added dedicated operating lines, further improved work efficiency, and met the freight demand of China Europe freight trains, "said Yang Dongdong, head of the Technical Department of Erlian Station of China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd. These meticulous optimization measures not only enhance the cargo handling capacity of ports, but also greatly shorten the stay time of China Europe freight trains at ports and improve overall transportation efficiency.

The Erenhot Railway Port plays a crucial role in the transportation network of China Europe freight trains, and it is the only entry and exit port in the China Europe freight trains. At present, there are as many as 74 inbound and outbound China Europe freight train routes, like criss crossing "steel arteries", closely connecting China and Europe. Since its opening, the port has accumulated nearly 21000 China EU trains. These "iron and steel caravans" carry the trade and cultural exchanges between China and Europe, and become an important force to promote the construction of the the Belt and Road. Keywords: the Belt and Road, the Belt and Road News

In the future, the Erenhot Railway Port will continue to leverage its unique advantages, continuously optimize logistics processes, strengthen departmental cooperation, continuously improve service levels and transportation capabilities, and lay a solid foundation for the stable operation of China Europe freight trains.Editor/Cheng Liting