The international rail freight route linking Hebei province of China with Viet Nam has delivered encouraging results after more than a year of operation, according to Viet Nam Railway Transport JSC (Traravico), a member of the Viet Nam Railways Corporation.
Transit times have been cut from more than 20 days to around five to seven days, helping reduce logistics costs, improve supply-chain efficiency and create greater opportunities for importers and exporters in both countries.
As the operator directly organizing rail transport, Traravico is working with domestic and international partners to further develop the China-linked service, targeting around 1,500 containers annually.
Rail freight plays an increasingly important role in Viet Nam's national logistics system, particularly in transporting large volumes of goods over long distances, as well as containers and international cargo.
Nationwide, the North–South railway serves as a key transport corridor connecting major industrial centers, seaports and logistics hubs, including Song Than, Trang Bom, Dieu Tri, Da Nang, Vinh, Giap Bat and Yen Vien stations.
Viet Nam also maintains international rail services to China through the Dong Dang and Lao Cai border gates. These connections facilitate Vietnamese goods' access to markets in China, Central Asia and Europe, as well as major international logistics corridors.
A Traravico representative said international rail freight is gradually becoming an important logistics corridor linking Viet Nam with northern China while opening up opportunities to reach wider Eurasian markets.
The company plans to expand its cargo base, improve service quality, optimize train schedules and explore extending services to central and southern Viet Nam to better meet customer demand.
Traravico will also continue working with domestic and international partners to promote digital transformation, enhance operational capacity and develop an integrated rail logistics chain, helping reduce transport costs and support sustainable trade growth.
Source: VNA