Inaugural Mudanjiang-Moscow freight train service launched

(ECNS) -- A container freight train loaded with footwear, home appliances, and daily necessities departed from Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province on Tuesday bound for Moscow, marking the official launch of the Mudanjiang-Moscow freight rail service.

Exiting China via the Suifenhe border port, the inaugural train leverages efficient customs clearance to establish a direct cross-border logistics route connecting Mudanjiang with Moscow.

Exiting China via the Suifenhe border port, the train establishes a direct cross-border logistics route with efficient customs clearance.

Mudanjiang, located in the Northeast Asian economic circle, has leveraged its border position to strengthen cross-border manufacturing, agricultural processing and supply chain services.

The new service is expected to reduce logistics costs, stabilize supply chains and boost industries including timber, agricultural processing and biomedicine. 

(By Helen Mo & intern Lin Qiaochu)