KUNMING, Aug 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – The China-Laos Railway has transported over 14 million tonnes of import and export goods, amounting to more than 60 billion yuan (about 8.4 billion U.S. dollars), since its opening in Dec, 2021, according to Kunming Customs, yesterday.
The railway’s cross-border freight volume exceeded 3.43 million tonnes, with a value surpassing 15.4 billion yuan in the first seven months of this year, up six percent, and 41 percent year on year respectively, both of which are record highs for this period.
Currently serving as a vital trade corridor, the railway connects 19 countries, including Laos, Thailand and Singapore. Its cargo structure has significantly diversified, with transported commodities expanding from just over 500 categories to more than 3,600, demonstrating robust growth momentum.– NNN-XINHUA
