As of September 2021, the China-Europe freight trains have reached more than 170 cities in 23 European countries, according to data from China’s National Development and Reform Commission. With over 70 routes, the freight-train service is available for the economic and social development in countries and regions along the route of the Belt and Road Initiative.
In the face of changes in the international political situation, developing transport corridors in Eurasia has become a matter of vital importance.
With economic development, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming increasingly important for many sectors, including transport. The transport sector is one of the pillars of international trade and the modern world as a whole, and rail transport is a crucial component of this ecosystem.