Erenhot Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has registered record highs in both its freight train trips bound for Europe and the volume of cargo shipped via this logistics route, according to data released by local railway authorities.
The port handled its 2,500th China-Europe freight train trip of this year on Monday, according to the data, a milestone that has been reached 23 days earlier than last year.
As the sole transit port for the "middle corridor" of the China-Europe freight train network, the Erenhot Port has handled 2,500 China-Europe freight train trips this year, transporting 2.3172 million tonnes of cargo, up 13.71 percent and 27.03 percent year-on-year, respectively. Both the number of trips and the volume of cargo have reached record highs for the same period in history, fully demonstrating the effectiveness of the port as a key cross-border logistics corridor.
One of the contributors to this development is the railway authorities' efforts this year to cut customs clearance time.
Thanks to digitalized and intelligent customs systems, the shortest time for customs clearance at the Erenhot Port has been shortened to about 30 minutes.
China land port posts record highs in both Eruope-bound freight trips, cargo volume
Hamas on Sunday rejected Israeli allegations that it is rebuilding its military capabilities in Gaza, accusing Israel of using such claims to justify what it described as continued military actions and violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said that Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza remain committed to the ceasefire agreement, calling on mediators and guarantor states to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under the deal.
His remarks came after Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported that Israeli military officials assessed that Hamas is preparing for a possible new round of fighting by recruiting new fighters, rebuilding underground infrastructure, including tunnels and military facilities, and producing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month.
The report added that some Israeli military officials advocate resuming operations in Gaza, viewing Hamas's rebuilding efforts as an increasing security challenge.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Oct 10, 2025. Its first phase included an exchange of prisoners and detainees between the two sides, the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas of Gaza.
The United States announced in mid-January the start of the second phase, which focuses on Gaza's demilitarization, reconstruction, transitional governance, and full Israeli withdrawal.
Hamas accuses Israel of using military claims to justify violations in Gaza
