The Shijiazhuang International Inland Port in Hebei Province has set a new benchmark in 2025 by handling 866 China-Europe freight train trips as of October 16, surpassing the previous year’s total of 839. This milestone underscores the port’s escalating significance as a pivotal logistics hub for cross-border trade. On average, three to four freight trains depart or arrive at the port daily, reflecting robust demand for international trade and enhanced logistics services. Liu Jinpeng, the port’s general manager, attributed this growth to innovative service models, including consolidated shipping for mixed goods and improved transport coordination, which have significantly boosted operational efficiency. This year, the trains have transported over 89,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of goods, with a total value nearing 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion). The export portfolio has diversified to include higher-value products such as machinery, auto parts, and photovoltaic modules from Hebei, while imports like timber and fertilizer from Belt and Road Initiative countries are efficiently reaching the Chinese market through this vital port.