After a quick inspection and check by Custom officials, the cargo is sent on to European countries by sea.

By taking advantage of the Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe international railway, Chongqing is becoming a new starting point for the new Silk Road economic belt. With shorter transport times and lower freight costs, international rail lines linking western and central China to Europe have helped improve regional connectivity and trade.

By taking advantage of the Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe international railway, Chongqing is becoming a new starting point for the new Silk Road economic belt.

In addition to the Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe international railway, ocean transportation has also been one of the methods supporting Chongqing's export economy. Chinese cargos loaded with liquid crystal displays, engines, and motorcycles stamped with "made in Chongqing" set out from Chongqing and arrive at Shenzhen Yantian after 53.5 hours. After a quick inspection and check by Custom officials, the cargo is sent on to European countries by sea.

Chongqing Cuntan port. Photo by Xiong Li.

Chongqing is one of the provincial areas or cities across China that have plans to explore the general aviation industry. The general aviation industrial park in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing is expected to support Chongqing's international trade.

Moreover, the inland ports in Chongqing – including Guoyuan port and Cuntan port – provide a solid logistics area for boosting trade.