According to the Yiwu International Land-Port Group, the German logistics and distribution center of the Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe (YXE) China Railway Express (CRE) was successfully opened in Duisburg, Germany, on June 16.

The German logistics and distribution center of the YXE CRE will play an important role in supporting the YXE CRE. This distribution center is situated in Duisburg, Germany, and benefits from its excellent geographical location. It is located within a distance of 300 meters from the DIT/D3T station. The warehouse of this distribution center covers an area of approximately 6,000 square meters.

The warehouse fully complies with customs regulations and has excellent equipment and storage conditions. It is supported by a highly skilled team and a self-operated truck fleet, ensuring long-term, stable, and efficient communication and cooperation with local service providers. The distribution center offers a wide range of services including storage, sorting, distribution, bonded services, customs clearance, supply chain management, as well as the management, storage, and distribution of train containers throughout Europe. This comprehensive range of services enables a shift from point-to-point to hub-to-hub and from station-to-station to door-to-door service, providing a one-stop solution. This transformation reduces the costs associated with overseas goods distribution and return shipments, while also minimizing the overall expenses of train operations. It facilitates the establishment of a convenient and efficient international logistics channel between Yiwu and Europe.

Duisburg, as a key city for the CRE in Germany, enjoys a strategic location and an exceptional logistics network. It plays an indispensable role as a hub in the European logistics network. The establishment of the German distribution center for the YXE CRE will further promote the new supply chain model combining trade, CRE, overseas warehouse, and finance. This development lays a solid foundation for achieving the market-oriented and international goals of the YXE CRE.

The opening of the German distribution center is a significant achievement for the YXE CRE’s development. It is a crucial step for Yiwu in implementing their major strategic initiatives, known as the “No.1 Projects.” This initiative focuses on creating an efficient transportation system and maximizing the growth of return train services. Moreover, the German distribution center serves as a practical example of China-Europe cooperation, strengthening connectivity between the two regions. It is expected to drive further development and prosperity for both economies.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the initiative to jointly build the Belt and Road. As Yiwu continues to promote the market-oriented and high-quality development of the CRE, it will further enhance its overseas cargo distribution capabilities. Yiwu is actively expanding its international logistics network. This includes extending the international logistics supply chain and industrial chain and attracting overseas industries to invest. Yiwu is also working towards the construction of the national CRE assembly center demonstration project, aiming to deepen the integration between the CRE and various industries. (By Gong Shuhong)