First China-Laos cargo train launched in Chongqing

Customs officers inspect a China-Laos cargo train before its departure in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 21, 2022. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Customs officers inspect a China-Laos cargo train before its departure in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 21, 2022. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train waiting to depart in a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train departing from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train departing from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)