Erenhot, the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border, has reached a historic milestone with 20,000 entry and exit China-Europe freight trains since operations began in 2013, according to the China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd. The achievement underscores the growing role of Asia's logistics networks in global trade.
Over the past decade, Erenhot Port in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has expanded its reach dramatically. From transporting basic commodities like metals and chemicals in its early years, the port now facilitates high-value shipments including new-energy vehicles, electronics, and smart appliances. The second 10,000-train milestone was achieved in just three years—half the time required for the first phase.
As a key hub on the central corridor of the China-Europe railway network, Erenhot now connects 24 Chinese provincial-level regions to over 70 stations across 10+ countries. Its 73 active routes link industrial centers in Germany and Poland to manufacturing hubs in eastern China, creating a transcontinental trade artery.
Analysts highlight the port's evolution as a barometer of shifting global supply chains. "The diversification of cargo types mirrors China's industrial upgrading and Europe's demand for sustainable technologies," said a logistics expert familiar with the corridor. The development aligns with broader efforts to strengthen infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative.
