The China-Europe freight-train service departing from the Chinese capital has been smooth throughout the first month of its regular operations, according to Beijing Customs.

The freight trains leave the Chinese border at Erenhot port in Inner Mongolia and heads toward Moscow. As of Wednesday, four such trains had departed from Beijing, carrying a total of 220 40-foot containers with goods totaling over 78 million yuan (US$10.89 million). The goods ranged from home appliances and construction materials to clothing and machinery. 

Beijing launched the first trial train last March. Starting from July 1 this year, the trains have become regular, operating at least once per month.

Zhao Liang, chairman of Beijing Jingping International Land Port Operation Development Co., Ltd., said that the freight trains can save over 50% of transportation time compared to sea freight. The train service has also adopted national customs clearance integration, enabling cargo consignors to clear customs at Pinggu Customs, thereby reducing operational costs.

Facilitation measures such as clearance appointment and advance declaration are actively being promoted, according to the authorities. Enterprises can also receive one-on-one guidance through the customs service hotline regarding issues such as the reduction of domestic segment transportation costs for return cargo on the China-Europe freight trains.

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