Rail-sea transport boosts local trade with ASEAN
2025-08-11 19:08:55
By Chen Zai
A rail-sea intermodal freight train carrying chemical products from Yichang departed Yichang East Railway Station on August 6. The train is taking the "Yichang-Huaihua-Qinzhou Port" land-sea route and is destined for Pasir Gudang Port in Malaysia.
A rail-sea intermodal freight train carrying chemical products from Yichang departed Yichang East Railway Station on August 6. The train is taking the "Yichang-Huaihua-Qinzhou Port" land-sea route and is destined for Pasir Gudang Port in Malaysia.
The "Yichang-Huaihua-Qinzhou Port" rail-sea intermodal train departed from Yichang East Station on August 6.
Photo by Gong Changjun
Photo by Gong Changjun
Yichang has established two key southern maritime routes: the "Rail-Rail-Sea" (Yichang-Huaihua-Qinzhou) and the "River-Rail-Sea" (Yichang-Chongqing-Qinzhou). These routes enhance sea transportation for foreign trade enterprises in Yichang and across Hubei Province, strengthening economic ties with Belt and Road countries, particularly ASEAN.
Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region serves as a vital maritime gateway, facilitating trade between inland areas and international markets, especially with ASEAN countries.
In 2024, Yichang's trade with ASEAN reached 11.8 billion yuan (US$1.64 billion), a 47.4 percent increase from the previous year.
Reporters Gong Changjun and Chen Xiangrui, correspondent Zhou Ying contributed to this story.
Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region serves as a vital maritime gateway, facilitating trade between inland areas and international markets, especially with ASEAN countries.
In 2024, Yichang's trade with ASEAN reached 11.8 billion yuan (US$1.64 billion), a 47.4 percent increase from the previous year.
Reporters Gong Changjun and Chen Xiangrui, correspondent Zhou Ying contributed to this story.
