HEBEI – Handan International Land Port inaugurated a significant new rail freight service on Thursday, marking a substantial advancement in regional logistics infrastructure. The inaugural departure occurred at 10:58 AM, featuring a train transporting 3,200 metric tons of soybeans, which officially commenced operations for the port’s dedicated railway network.
This strategically developed 8.9-kilometer rail line establishes direct connectivity with four major national railway arteries: the Beijing-Guangzhou line (extending to Guangdong province), the Handan-Huanghuagang route (serving Cangzhou, Hebei province), the Handan-Changzhi line (to Shanxi province), and the Handan-Jinan connection (to Shandong province).
According to Kang Qiang, Deputy General Manager of Handan International Land Port Co., the new infrastructure boasts an impressive annual handling capacity of five million tons of cargo and 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The railway will specialize in transporting bulk commodities, vehicles, and containerized goods, significantly reducing both logistics expenses and environmental impacts associated with traditional road transportation.
The port authority has announced ambitious plans to introduce China-Europe Railway Express services upon completion of customs facilities. This development will provide comprehensive one-stop clearance services, substantially enhancing operational convenience for local enterprises engaged in international trade and strengthening regional economic competitiveness.