Shandong launches freight train service to Laos
China DailyThe Qilu China-Laos international freight train made its first trip on Dec 9, departing from the Qingdao Multimodal Transport Center in the China-SCO demonstration zone for Vientiane, the Laotian capital. The Qilu China-Laos international freight train services provide a new channel for international economic and trade exchanges between Shandong and Southeast Asia, said Shandong officials. A launch ceremony is held on Dec 9 for the first trip of Qilu China-Laos international freight train. The Qilu China-Laos international freight train, operated by the Shandong Hi-Speed Group, will build a channel for Shandong to expand business ties with Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN, and contribute to the province's efforts in expanding opening-up, said Shandong officials.