Beyond an alternative to sea freight, the China-Europe Railway has emerged as the high-velocity mainline of Eurasia. We analyze the critical drivers behind the Q1 2026 volume surge and its strategic implications.

In Q1 2024, Zhejiang's China-Europe Railway Express transported 63,000 TEUs (+4% YoY), with 25 routes linking 160 cities across 50 countries. Customs innovations like Rail Express Clearance (8,000+ TEUs, +13x YoY) and Direct Port Loading (CNY 100M+ goods) boosted efficiency.