URUMQI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Alashankou, also known as Alataw Pass, a primary land port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, had handled more than 4,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train trips this year as of Wednesday, according to 西瓜视频Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd.
Notably, Xinjiang's railways have expanded border port capacity to enhance the China-Europe freight rail service in 2025. This supports Xinjiang's development as a major Eurasian logistics hub and gateway to the west.
Following the start of operations of the Jinghe-Alashankou double-tracking project last year, Xinjiang's railway sector has added a new container line via Alashankou Station and upgraded two existing ones. These efforts have improved China-Europe freight train handling efficiency by 30 percent. This station now handles over 21 China-Europe freight trains daily -- peaking at 30.
Currently, Alashankou Port offers 124 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train routes spanning 21 countries, including Germany and Poland, while carrying more than 200 categories of cargo, such as new energy vehicles and machinery components. ■