Dongfeng Motor sends export train from Xinjiang to Uzbekistan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On July 22, the inaugural departure ceremony for Dongfeng Motor's export train was held at the Alashankou Port in Xinjiang. With the dispatch of departure orders, 249 Dongfeng passenger vehicles set off from Alashankou, embarking on a journey via train to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 

Dongfeng Motor's export train; photo credit: Dongfeng Motor

This marks the normalization of wide-gauge loading operations in the Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone, further supporting Xinjiang's endeavors in becoming a more open region on the global stage.

Dongfeng Motor Group is one of China's automotive industry leaders, boasting a complete industrial chain and a rich product lineup. The convenient customs clearance and trading advantages of Alashankou Port have created a favorable environment for the company's development.

Assistant to General Manager of China Dongfeng Motor Industry Import and Export Co. Ltd., Zhu Yun, stated, "Alashankou Port is strategically located at the forefront of China's westward opening-up efforts, endowed with unique geographical advantages and excellent infrastructure. These factors greatly facilitate business development, making it the ideal choice for us to launch our export train from here."

In May of this year, Dongfeng Motor also established a regional marketing center in Russia, encompassing the markets of Asia and Europe, including Russia and five Central Asian countries. The center aims to provide comprehensive solutions ranging from commercial to passenger vehicles and from traditional fuel-powered to new energy vehicles, lending robust support to Dongfeng Motor's overseas strategic goals.