From the steppes of Inner Mongolia to Europe’s heartlands, a rail freight surge reshapes trade. Hohhot Customs reveals over 15,000 China-Europe cargo trains rolled through Erenhot Port during the 14th Five-Year Plan, ferrying more than 16.5 million tons of goods. This mega-port, the largest between China and Mongolia, exclusively anchors the Central Route.
Line counts jumped from 54 in 2021 to 74 by 2025, threading connections to 70+ cities in over 10 countries while linking back to 60+ Chinese metropolises. It births a holistic logistics ecosystem—internally robust, externally expansive, regionally dominant.
Customs ingenuity drives the momentum. Bolstered smart frameworks deploy non-intrusive tech for nonstop pre-clearance. Revamped business protocols and a cloud electronic platform accelerate throughput, making every train a model of swift precision.
Erenhot’s triumphs illuminate the power of rail in modern commerce. As this Central Route thrives, it fortifies supply chains, enhances bilateral bonds, and sets the stage for deeper Sino-European integration.