New rail route cuts China to Vietnam freight time from 15 to 7 days
Faster transit times, round-the-clock train operations, and the growth of two-way freight services are expanding logistics possibilities, while building rail transport corridors linking China, Vietnam, ASEAN, and beyond.
The new Qinghai-Dong Nai rail route, spanning nearly 4,000 km and including significant distances across China and Vietnam, has significantly reduced freight transit times from 12-15 days to just seven days, including customs clearance. This reduction is due to direct, continuous train operations, which have been bolstered by Vietnam's policy of bringing border-gate functions deeper into the country's interior.
The route's expansion is contingent upon establishing stable cargo sources and ensuring efficient operations, with Vietnam's railway sector actively working to develop two-way services to prevent empty return trips and improve operational efficiency. The project's broader implications include Vietnam's strategic advantage in connecting its railway network with seaports and domestic production centers, facilitating smoother logistics for both Chinese and Vietnamese goods.
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