The China-Laos Railway has transported over 14 million tonnes of import and export goods since its opening in December 2021.

Chinese state media, citing Kunming Customs, reported that the shipment volume exceeded 60 billion yuan (approximately US$8.4 billion).

The railway's cross-border freight volume exceeded 3.43 million tonnes with a value surpassing 15.4 billion yuan in the first seven months this year, up 6% and 41% year on year, respectively, both of which are record highs for this period.

The report noted that currently serving as a vital trade corridor, the railway connects 19 countries, including Laos, Thailand, and Singapore.

Its cargo structure has significantly diversified, with the number of transported commodities expanding from just over 500 categories to more than 3,600, demonstrating robust growth momentum.