While it took 90 months to reach the 10,000th train, only six months were needed to surpass the 90,000th and 100,000th train milestones. Since March of this year, monthly operations have consistently exceeded 1,600 trains.

"It is much cheaper than air freight and much faster and more reliable than sea logistics. It is an appealing option for many customers looking to optimize their supply chains," said Zhang Shuzheng, operations director of Chongqing Shike Supply Chain Co.

Since the beginning of this year, Shike has transported more than 400 containers of goods worth about $40 million, marking a significant shift in its logistics operations. Over 90 percent of the company's logistics business between China and Europe now depends on the China-Europe freight train service.

Liu Bori, head of international railway business for overseas region of SF Express Delivery Business Group, which has been transporting goods via the China-Europe freight train since 2020, noted the significant benefits of the service.