A new distribution center for cold-chain cargo has been launched in China to support rail services connecting China, Central Asia and Europe, according to Chinese media reports.

The announcement was made at a partner conference focused on the development of international rail logistics. The new facility will serve as a hub for perishable goods and is expected to speed up cross-border shipments along this strategically important route.

Specialized cold-chain trains are planned to begin operations in 2026. The first batch of agricultural products has already been shipped through the new infrastructure and delivered to European warehouses in just over ten days — from harvest to arrival.