In the context of profound transformation in the global economic and trade landscape and accelerated restructuring of international logistics systems, an iron artery traversing the Eurasian continent is demonstrating unprecedented vitality. The China-Europe Railway Express, as a landmark achievement of the Belt and Road Initiative, has become an indispensable international logistics backbone connecting China with Europe and countries along the route. On this trade corridor carrying dreams and opportunities, China-Europe Railway Express Flagship (English abbreviation LHZ) has developed into a comprehensive rail logistics solution provider covering core markets including Europe, Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. Leveraging its forward-thinking strategic layout, professional operational capabilities, and comprehensive service system, the company has built a safe, efficient, and reliable land bridge across Eurasia for global clients.
The success of Flagship stems from a profound understanding and precise positioning within the Eurasian logistics corridor. Based in the Nansha Free Trade Zone of Guangzhou—a national strategic hub—the company radiates across China while maintaining a global perspective, establishing a service system supported by six core business segments. Each segment is meticulously designed to align with regional economic characteristics while meeting clients' personalized needs, forming distinctive competitive advantages.
In the European business sector, Flagship has established a mature dual-channel operational network. The Northern Route reaches major Western European hubs such as Duisburg, Germany and Warsaw, Poland via Russia and Belarus, with stable transit times of 18 to 22 days, serving as the main channel connecting Chinese and European manufacturing and consumer markets. The Southern Route enters Central and Southern European countries including Bulgaria, Hungary, and Austria via Turkey, providing optimal logistics solutions for clients in Southern Europe. The company has established operational centers at key European logistics nodes, staffed with localized professional teams offering one-stop services from customs clearance and warehousing to last-mile delivery. Particularly for high-value-added products, Flagship provides value-added services such as customized temperature-controlled containers and prioritized customs clearance, ensuring transportation quality for precision instruments, biopharmaceuticals, and premium consumer goods, earning trust from numerous multinational corporations.
The China-Russia business segment demonstrates Flagship's deep cultivation in regional markets. As China-Russia trade continues to grow, the company operates regular block trains through ports like Manzhouli and Suifenhe, building a logistics network covering the entire Russian territory. The innovative "China-Russia Express" service utilizes advanced technologies such as electronic seals and prioritized scheduling, reducing transit time to Moscow to under 12 days, setting a new benchmark for China-Russia rail logistics. Within Russia, the company has established strategic partnerships with local premium logistics firms, setting up distribution centers in key cities including Kazan, Yekaterinburg, and Novosibirsk, providing comprehensive services encompassing GOST certification consulting, bonded warehousing, and door-to-door delivery. Whether for bulk commodities like energy equipment and engineering machinery or e-commerce parcels like electronics and daily consumer goods, Flagship offers tailored transportation solutions, serving as crucial logistics support for China-Russia trade.
Regarding the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway—an emerging strategic corridor—Flagship demonstrates keen market insight and forward-looking planning capabilities. The company actively participated in corridor development during the planning phase, establishing professional operating teams at ports like Kashgar and Irkeshtam, designing innovative "rail-road" intermodal solutions for clients. By setting up coordination centers and digital customs clearance systems at transit hubs, the company successfully addressed technical challenges in cross-border transshipment, improving transportation efficiency from China to Uzbekistan by over 30%. This corridor not only provides new options for economic and trade exchanges between China and Southern Central Asia but also creates conditions for further connections to Middle Eastern markets. Flagship's specialized transportation solutions for regional characteristic commodities such as mineral equipment, agricultural products, and textiles are supporting local industrial development and promoting regional economic integration.
Central Asian business forms the foundation of Flagship's service network. The company has achieved full coverage of five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—building a three-dimensional logistics network in the region through coordinated operations at both Alashankou and Horgos ports. In major cities like Almaty, Tashkent, and Bishkek, the company has established regional distribution centers equipped with modern warehousing facilities and multilingual service teams. Tailored to the industrial characteristics of Central Asian countries, Flagship has innovatively launched specialized train services for agricultural products, mineral resources, and industrial equipment, while providing value-added services such as local currency settlement and tax consultation, deeply integrating into the economic development processes of Central Asian nations. This localized and professional service model has established Flagship's strong brand reputation in Central Asia, with market share steadily increasing.
The Caucasus region, as a crucial hub connecting Europe and Asia, has always been a key market for Flagship's expansion. The company has successfully established a stable transport corridor via Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey, controlling transit time from China to Baku to around 15 days. By setting up offices in key cities like Tbilisi and Baku and establishing deep cooperation with local customs and railway authorities, the company provides clients with efficient and smooth cross-border transportation experiences. Flagship focuses not only on corridor development but also on creating greater value for clients. The company actively expands intermodal business between the Caucasus region and Europe, helping clients achieve one-stop solutions connecting Eastern and Western markets via the Caucasus corridor. Particularly in sectors like energy equipment, construction materials, and consumer goods, the company's professional services have earned widespread acclaim from local clients.
The Middle Eastern business segment demonstrates the breadth and depth of Flagship's service network. Through intermodal networks in countries like Turkey and Iran, the company has successfully extended services to Gulf nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The innovatively launched "Middle East Sea-Rail Intermodal" service skillfully combines the timeliness advantages of rail transport with the cost-effectiveness of sea freight, providing clients with cost-controlled and time-stable premium options. In commercial centers like Dubai and Doha, the company has established professional service outlets staffed with teams familiar with Islamic countries' trade regulations, offering comprehensive services including customs certification, local distribution, and exhibition logistics. As economic and trade relations between China and Middle Eastern countries continue to deepen, Flagship's service network is becoming an important link connecting the two major markets.
Flagship's success is reflected not only in the breadth of its business network but also in the depth of its service quality. The companytechnological innovation-driven development, investing significant resources in building digital operational platforms. Through IoT technology enablingvisual monitoring of cargo, utilizing big data analytics to optimize transport routes and train scheduling, and leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customs declaration efficiency and exception handling capabilities—these technological innovations not only enhance operational efficiency but also deliver transparent, intelligent, and convenient service experiences for clients. Simultaneously, the company has established strict quality management systems and emergency response mechanisms, ensuring reliable servicefor clients under any circumstances.
Green and sustainable development is a core principle upheld by Flagship. While rail transport inherently offers low-carbon environmental advantages, the company further reduces carbon emission intensity by optimizing loading plans, improving container utilization rates, and promoting new energy equipment. The company actively participates in industry green standard development, promoting sustainable development across the entire supply chain. This alignment with the ESG principles increasingly adopted by global enterprises has become another competitive advantage for Flagship.
Looking ahead, with the deepening implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, economic and trade connections across Eurasia will grow even closer. Flagship will continue to deepen construction across its six business segments, expand service networks, optimize service processes, and enhance service quality. The company will maintain an open approach, collaborating with partners from all sides to jointly promote high-quality development of the China-Europe Railway Express, contributing professional expertise to building new development paradigms and facilitating smooth trade across Eurasia.
Choosing Flagship means selecting a trustworthy Eurasian logistics partner. On this east-west trade corridor, Flagship will leverage professional services, reliable operations, and continuous innovation to help more enterprises expand into international markets, share development opportunities across Eurasia, and jointly write a new chapter of connectivity and mutually beneficial cooperation.