The intermodal corridor connecting China and Southeast Asia has increased its volume by 10.5% this year. The corridor, officially known as the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, connects inland western Chinese cities such as Chongqing with Southeast Asia. However, it could also function as a connection to other markets, including Central Asia and further Europe.
Regarding southbound traffic, the corridor mainly accommodates agricultural products and car parts produced in western China and exported to Southeast Asian countries. Northbound traffic is dedicated to the Chinese market. Of all the shipped products, fruits have gained popularity. In this sense, the highlighted products are Cambodian rice, Thai coconut and mangosteen, and Vietnamese passion fruit and durian.
Source: railfreight.com
