Beijing, May 19 -- The China Post Group Corporation has officially launched a cross-border freight train service connecting China with ASEAN countries, marking a new step in regional logistics integration.

The inaugural train, carrying 700 tonnes of plywood, departed from the Nanning International Railway Port in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and arrived at Yen Vien Station in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Trade between China and ASEAN continues to deepen, fuelling demand for cross-border logistics. Rail transport is gaining popularity among cross-border traders due to its capacity for large-volume shipments, environmental benefits, year-round operability, and lower cargo loss rates.

Yang Kaiwei, deputy general director of the China Post ...