As inland regions seek faster access to global markets and businesses demand more efficient logistics solutions, COSCO SHIPPING has delivered a compelling response. A freight train loaded with goods recently departed from Xianglushan Station at COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Wuhan terminal, marking the official launch of a new trade corridor linking central China to Europe.
The "Wuhan-Xiamen-Europe" rail-sea intermodal service represents another successful implementation of COSCO SHIPPING's integrated "container shipping + ports + logistics" strategy while demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting regional economic development.
Streamlined Logistics for Central China
The new route will transport goods to Xiamen Port within 48 hours, where they will seamlessly transfer to COSCO SHIPPING Lines' ocean-going vessels for the final leg to Europe. This development provides businesses in central China with a more convenient and efficient export channel, significantly reducing both transit times and logistics costs while injecting new vitality into Wuhan and surrounding areas.
Wuhan Container Lines, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Lines, played a pivotal role in establishing this intermodal corridor. The company effectively coordinated between COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Wuhan terminal and Xiamen Container Lines, demonstrating remarkable internal collaboration capabilities while responding swiftly to market demands.
Superior Efficiency Over Traditional Routes
Compared to conventional river-sea transportation methods, the new rail-sea intermodal service offers substantial time savings. Preliminary estimates suggest the complete journey will be approximately one week faster, dramatically improving cargo flow efficiency and reducing operational expenses for businesses. For cost-conscious enterprises prioritizing speed, this presents an attractive alternative.
The adoption of rail-sea intermodal transportation is expected to further elevate Wuhan's status as a crucial transportation hub in central China while strengthening its economic influence throughout the region.
Expanding Service Offerings
To better serve diverse customer needs, COSCO SHIPPING plans to intensify market promotion efforts for its three major rail export channels from Wuhan terminal to Ningbo, Nansha, and Xiamen. By standardizing and scaling up these corridor services, the company aims to reinforce its industry leadership in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River while enhancing brand recognition.
The company has committed to leveraging its strengths through continuous service innovation, delivering superior logistics solutions that contribute to China's high-quality economic development.