China: China-ASEAN Sea-Rail Multimodal Logistics Project

proposed

The Project will develop a green, resilient, and smart logistics park and related facilities in Qinzhou Municipality, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi), China. It aims to establish a pivotal logistics hub strategically designed to serve two major cross-border corridors: the New Western Land-Sea Corridor and the New Eurasian Land Bridge. Located adjacent to the Mahuang Station, the largest railway marshalling yard on the Guangxi coast, and in close proximity to the Beibu Gulf Port, the Project enjoys an ideal location for connecting Southwestern and Northwestern China while extending trade routes into Southeast and Central Asia. The anticipated operational readiness of the Pinglu Canal and its Longwan Port post-2026 will further enhance access to China's hinterland, resulting in a significant increase in cargo volumes. This strategic positioning, combined with access to key transport and trade consolidation hubs, uniquely positions the Project to develop freight inter-modality and promote trade through green connectivity. This Project comprises four components: 1) logistics and service facilities within the logistics park; 2) a dedicated rail line that connects the logistics park with the existing freight rail Mahuang Marshaling Yard, along with a cargo unloading and uploading yard; 3) supporting infrastructure for the logistics park, such as roads and utilities; and 4) capacity building activities including training and research.