In 2026, relying on the continuous optimization of domestic and foreign opening-up layout, the construction of cross-border logistics and transportation channels in China will steadily advance. Multiple channels such as China Europe freight trains, river sea intermodal transportation, international air freight, and cross-border road transportation will operate stably and continue to expand. The coverage of cross-border logistics networks will continue to expand, providing stable support for the import and export transportation of goods for foreign trade enterprises.

This year, the cross-border logistics industry will focus on improving channel stability and transportation convenience. Relevant departments will continue to optimize the cross-border freight clearance process, implement paperless declaration, appointment clearance, rapid inspection and other facilitation measures, compress the clearance time of goods, and improve the efficiency of cross-border transportation circulation. At the same time, ports across the country continue to improve their freight supporting facilities, optimize storage, sorting, transit and other service functions, enhance cross-border cargo distribution and carrying capacity, and adapt to the demand for normalized and large-scale circulation of foreign trade freight.

In terms of channel layout, the China Europe freight train maintains a stable operating trend, covering multiple countries and regions in Europe and Asia, effectively undertaking cross-border transportation of mechanical and electrical products, daily consumer goods, machinery and equipment, and filling the capacity gap of traditional sea and air transportation. Coastal ports along the Yangtze River rely on the river sea intermodal transportation channel to strengthen logistics linkage with neighboring countries and regions, and maintain stable growth in cross-border water freight volume. International air cargo continues to optimize its route layout, with a focus on ensuring the cross-border circulation of high time efficient and high value-added goods.

Practitioners in the foreign trade logistics industry have stated that the continuous improvement of cross-border logistics channels and the optimization of customs clearance efficiency have effectively alleviated the freight pressure on foreign trade enterprises, reducing the time and capital costs of cross-border transportation. With the continuous deepening of international logistics cooperation and the continuous improvement of channel networks, the carrying capacity and anti fluctuation ability of China's cross-border logistics continue to improve, which will continue to provide solid logistics transportation guarantees for the stable development of foreign trade economy and the stability of cross-border industrial and supply chains.