On the morning of December 30, the vessel Jia Hua Ningbo, loaded with domestically produced lithium batteries and cross-border e-commerce products, departed smoothly from the Chuanshan Port area of Ningbo Zhoushan Port.

This marked the inaugural voyage of the "China-Europe Express Shipping" route between Ningbo Zhoushan Port and Wilhelmshaven. The launch of this route not only signifies the official establishment of the "fastest route" from the Yangtze River Delta to Europe but also ushers in a new phase of development for China-Europe trade logistics.

The Ningbo Zhoushan Port-Wilhelmshaven "China-Europe Express Shipping" route is a point-to-point direct service with no intermediate port calls. The total transit time is just 26 days, approximately 12 days shorter than traditional methods. This significant time advantage makes it the fastest direct route from Ningbo Zhoushan Port to Europe, providing robust support for the efficient operation of China-Europe trade.

Leveraging the "China-Europe Express Shipping" route and Wilhelmshaven's overseas warehouses, goods shipped directly from Ningbo Zhoushan Port can use Wilhelmshaven as a distribution hub to be seamlessly transshipped by sea to Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea regions. Additionally, goods can be quickly transported by land to destinations across Northwestern Europe, including Germany, France, and Belgium, as well as key countries in Central and Eastern Europe such as Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland. This logistics solution, with a total duration of just 30 days, highlights the "Ningbo Zhoushan Port Speed" and injects strong momentum into smooth China-Europe trade.

From a market perspective, the launch of the "China-Europe Express Shipping" route is set to significantly boost China-Europe trade. On one hand, the route's fast direct service will greatly enhance transportation efficiency and reduce logistics costs, thereby increasing the competitiveness of China-Europe trade. On the other hand, through Wilhelmshaven's overseas warehouses and distribution hubs, the route offers more diversified and flexible logistics solutions to meet the personalized needs of different customers.

Moreover, the launch of the "China-Europe Express Shipping" route will enhance the international influence of Ningbo Zhoushan Port. As a key port in the Yangtze River Delta, Ningbo Zhoushan Port has consistently sought opportunities to expand into international markets. The new route not only provides a more convenient and efficient logistics channel but also establishes a strong brand image for the port in the global market, laying a solid foundation for its future international development.

The successful inaugural voyage of the Ningbo Zhoushan Port-Wilhelmshaven "China-Europe Express Shipping" route marks a new phase of development for China-Europe trade logistics and signals a significant boost to Ningbo Zhoushan Port's international competitiveness. As China-Europe trade continues to grow, the "China-Europe Express Shipping" route is poised to become a vital link for connecting the two regions, making greater contributions to the prosperity and development of China-Europe trade.