A new multimodal rail + road transport route has officially opened between Beijing and Almaty. The first container train carrying furniture, auto parts, and other goods departed the Fangshan International Dry Port for Tacheng (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region), from where some of the cargo will be transported by road to Kazakhstan via the Bakhty border crossing.
Wang Chuanmeng, General Director of the Fangshan International Dry Port, noted that the new logistics model combines the speed of rail transport with the flexibility of road delivery, which is especially important for small and medium-sized businesses. This format optimizes transportation times and costs, facilitating the development of international trade and improving logistics services.
According to Wang Dong, Head of Marketing at the Logistics Center of the Beijing Branch of China State Railway Corporation, the project will serve as a foundation for the further development of multimodal routes. The Chinese side plans to expand services based on the needs of enterprises and strengthen Beijing’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative.