China’s overland trade revolution gains steam. The Erenhot Railway Port, Inner Mongolia’s crown jewel and China-Mongolia’s busiest land border, clocked over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains in the 14th Five-Year Plan. Cargo volume exceeded 16.5 million tons under vigilant customs oversight, spotlighting the Central Route’s explosive growth.
As the exclusive portal for this vital expressway, Erenhot’s rail lines ballooned from 54 to 74 between 2021 and 2025. These iron horses connect dozens of Chinese cities to over 70 urban centers in 10+ nations, forging a dynamic, all-encompassing logistics tapestry that unites interiors with global markets.
Behind the surge: cutting-edge customs reforms. Authorities fortified smart systems with non-invasive scanning for 24/7 pre-registration clearance. Pioneering processing models and a cloud-service data hub have streamlined operations, elevating freight efficiency to unprecedented heights.
This ‘golden link’ in cross-border trade exemplifies strategic infrastructure at work. As volumes climb, Erenhot cements China’s leadership in Eurasian rail freight, promising sustained economic momentum amid shifting global dynamics.