China's Silk Road Maritime initiative has completed over 20,000 container voyages since its launch in 2018, reflecting robust growth in international trade, reports Beijing's Global Times.
As of the end of July, 128 named container routes under the Silk Road Maritime platform had operated 20,293 voyages, moving 23.9 million TEU to 147 ports across 46 countries and regions. Xiamen Port alone accounted for 13,029 voyages and 14.6 million TEU.
The initiative, part of the Belt and Road framework, has become a trusted logistics platform for global exporters. Goods shipped include apparel, footwear, electrical cables and new energy products, according to Li Nan, general manager of Fujian Silk Road Maritime Management Co.
Xiamen Customs has enhanced operations with digital port platforms and round-the-clock customs clearance, improving efficiency and predictability for exporters. Terminals now adjust schedules to support the platform's logistics needs, said Fan Xiehui of SITC Container Lines.
In June 2022, Xiamen launched China's first Silk Road Maritime e-commerce express line to Manila, enabling two-day delivery for cross-border goods. The route has handled 100,800 TEU and 2.25 million items, including bags, apparel and fitness equipment.
China's imports and exports with Belt and Road partner countries reached CNY11.29 trillion (US$1.57 trillion) in the first half of 2025, up 4.7 per cent year-on-year. This accounted for 51.8 per cent of the country's total trade volume, according to official data.
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