Nanning, China - The Nanning branch of China Railway Group Limited reported a dramatic surge in freight transport on the China-Vietnam cross-border railway last year. A total of 19,670 containers were transported by trains departing from Guangxi, marking a staggering 1,153% year-on-year increase.

This remarkable growth saw monthly freight volumes reach record highs five times throughout the year, notably in March, April, July, October, and November.

Initially focused on construction materials and light industrial goods, the railway's cargo diversity has expanded significantly. It now carries a wide range of products, including high-tech electronics, precision machinery, premium consumer goods, and specialty farm produce. The transported goods originate from 25 provinces and cities across China, with the trade route connecting to multiple ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Currently, the Nanning branch operates three fixed weekly cross-border freight trains, ensuring a consistent supply of goods to the market. In July last year, daily freight services were also introduced. Furthermore, a new route linking Guangzhou and Nanning (China) with An Vien (Vietnam) was launched, creating a new cross-border corridor for exports from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area to Vietnam.

Li Na, business director of Nanning Public Transport Group Co., Ltd., highlighted the significant impact of the railway on their business. "Our goods, such as furniture, home appliances, and ceramic tiles, are now regularly transported to Dong Dang and An Vien in Vietnam," she stated. "Utilizing the China-Vietnam cross-border freight train has dramatically reduced our shipping times and expanded our business reach beyond Vietnam to other ASEAN markets, including Cambodia and Thailand."

This surge in freight transport on the China-Vietnam railway underscores the increasing importance of this vital trade route in facilitating economic growth and regional integration between China and Southeast Asia.