Qinzhou Port, an essential node along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, facilitates rail-sea intermodal transport, connecting ASEAN member states with China's hinterland. Initiated in 2017, this corridor is a collaborative effort between western Chinese provinces and ASEAN countries, enhancing the accessibility of Southeast Asian fruits to the Chinese market.
The corridor's development has shifted import logistics from Nansha district, Guangzhou, to Qinzhou Port, offering faster and more economical freight options. To accommodate the influx of agricultural products, Qinzhou Port has launched tropical fruit express lines and upgraded its cold chain facilities. An express line from Laem Chabang, Thailand, to Qinzhou ensures fruits arrive in China within three days. Between January and February, fruit imports at Qinzhou Port surged, with significant year-on-year growth in both volume and value. The port has also streamlined Customs procedures through a dedicated 'green channel' for fruit imports. Additionally, the Youyi Pass, a key land crossing between China and Vietnam, reported a substantial increase in fruit imports. The corridor not only boosts trade but also fosters industrial cooperation between China and ASEAN, highlighting its role as an integrated economic and logistics platform.
Source: nationthailand.com