The China-Europe Railway Connecting Asia and Europe Through Mountains and Rivers, Facilitating Shenzhen’s Intelligent Manufacturing to Export to 38 Countries in Asia and Europe

As China’s reform and opening-up deepens and international cooperation strengthens, China has become an important trading nation globally, and its trade with Europe has become increasingly close. The China-Europe Railway, as a bridge connecting China and Europe, is an important channel for China-Europe trade cooperation. In the Greater Bay Area, the China-Europe Railway has become an important channel connecting Asia and Europe, facilitating Shenzhen’s intelligent manufacturing to export to 38 countries in Asia and Europe

I. Transportation services of the China-Europe Railway

The China-Europe Railway is a land trade route connecting China’s inland with Europe. It is currently one of the important channels for China-Europe trade. The starting points of the China-Europe Railway can be Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and other cities. The railway network goes through Central Asian countries and European countries such as Russia, and finally reaches various countries in Europe. Compared with sea transportation, the transportation time is shortened by more than half. Currently, the China-Europe Railway has opened multiple routes, including Guangzhou-Europe, Shenzhen-Europe, Zhuhai-Europe, and Wuhan-Europe, covering many cities in China and countries in Europe.

There are two main transportation modes for the China-Europe Railway: container transportation and whole vehicle transportation. Container transportation is suitable for the transportation of a large amount of goods, with more countries involved and higher economic efficiency. Whole vehicle transportation is suitable for the transportation of small batches of goods, with faster transportation speed. Whether it is container transportation or whole vehicle transportation, the cooperation and coordination of the China-Europe Railway among countries are necessary, including determining the transportation route, customs declaration, cross-border payment, and other aspects to ensure that the goods arrive at their destination smoothly.

II. The role of the China-Europe Railway in the Greater Bay Area

The Greater Bay Area is a region that includes Hong Kong, Macau, and multiple cities in Guangdong Province. It plays an important role in the economic development of southern China and Southeast Asia. With the advancement of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Greater Bay Area has become an important channel connecting China with Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Europe. The operation of the China-Europe Railway in the Greater Bay Area provides important support for the international trade cooperation of the Greater Bay Area.

Firstly, the China-Europe Railway provides a more efficient transportation option for the Greater Bay Area’s international trade. With the continuous development of the economy in the Greater Bay Area, the demand for international trade has increased. The China-Europe Railway, as a land transportation channel, can shorten the transportation time and reduce transportation costs, which greatly facilitates the international trade of the Greater Bay Area.

Secondly, the China-Europe Railway promotes the interconnection of infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area. The China-Europe Railway passes through many countries and regions, and its operation requires close coordination and cooperation among various parties. This promotes the interconnection of infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area, which is conducive to promoting regional economic development.