BEIJING: China has made big strides in promoting international logistics, the minister of transport said on Wednesday in Beijing.
The country has proactively expanded the international logistics network and achieved significant outcomes, the minister, Li Xiaopeng, said at a news conference on the high-quality development of the transportation sector.
China’s international maritime routes currently connect major ports worldwide, with container vessels servicing more than 100 countries and regions, Li said. China has been at the forefront of global maritime connectivity for several years, he added. Furthermore, China’s international air cargo services reach more than 60 countries and regions around the world, with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shanghai standing out, respectively, as the world’s top and third-largest international air cargo hubs, he noted. Additionally, agreements on international road transportation have been signed with 22 countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, while China-Europe freight trains have linked more than 220 cities in 25 European countries.
Efforts have also been made to enhance the service capabilities of international freight transportation, and progress has been seen in various aspects, including maritime shipping, air transportation, international express delivery and international road transportation, Li said.
A comprehensive international logistics system has been established, with international maritime shipping handling over 95 percent of China’s import and export cargo volume.
International air cargo services have emerged as the primary mode of transportation for high-value and time-sensitive goods. In 2023, a total of 3.11 billion international and cross-border mail and express deliveries were completed, providing robust support for the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
