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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TIANJIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The first China-Central Asia freight train running along the Trans-Caspian route departed from the Tianjin Container Center in Tianjin, northern China, on Monday, bound for Azerbaijan's capital, Baku.
This train, loaded with goods such as stainless steel pipes and household appliances, is operated by the Beijing branch of China Railways. It will cross the border at the Khorgos checkpoint in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwest China, and arrive at the port of Aktau in Kazakhstan, from where the cargo will be transported to Baku by sea.
This new route creates a stable and efficient freight channel connecting Tianjin with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and other countries, said Yang Junyong, a representative of Tianjin Container Center.
According to him, the train will travel a distance of approximately 7,000 km and arrive in Baku in approximately 20 days, saving approximately 10 days compared to traditional sea transport.
Baku is a key hub of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Upon arrival in Baku, these cargoes can be transported to Turkey and other destinations.
It should be noted that in 2025, the Tianjin Container Center handled a total of 390 China-Europe/China-Central Asia freight trains, which is 38 percent more than in 2024. -0-
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