The inaugural Yixin'ou freight train of the Chinese New Year sets off from Yiwu for Madrid, Spain. [Photo/zgyww.cn]

On Feb 10, the first day of the Chinese New Year, the inaugural Yixin'ou (Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe) freight train of the Chinese New Year, laden with 110 standard containers of various goods, set off for Madrid, Spain.

The Yiwu platform operated nine trains on Feb 10. Throughout the Chinese New Year holiday period from Feb 10 to 17, over eight trains were dispatched daily.

To ensure smooth operations during the Spring Festival, the Yiwu International Land Port Group conducted comprehensive preparations. They engaged closely with clients to understand stocking requirements and formulated detailed operational plans. Additionally, a dedicated service team was established to provide round-the-clock assistance, ensuring seamless delivery.

Currently, the Yiwu platform of the Yixin'ou freight trains boasts 19 international railway routes, connecting to 101 destinations abroad across 50 countries and 160 cities. It serves as a modern-day Silk Road vital artery, facilitating trade connectivity between Eurasian nations.