THE CHENGDU INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY PORT, a vital part of the China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, strives to be a center for international trade in Southwest China. [PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY]

CHENGDU LAUNCHES A FREIGHT TRAIN SERVICE to Belarus on March 1. The train runs on the northern route of the Chengdu-Europe Express Rail. [PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY]

City’s free trade zone serves as a center for industries and promotion of Belt and Road Initiative trade goals, Zhuan Ti reports.

The Chengdu International Railway Port, part of the China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, is the backbone of the region's plan to establish a global logistics system and booming trade with countries along the route of the Belt and Road Initiative, a local official said.

Located at the junction of China's Silk Road and Yangtze River economic belts, the 9.68-square-kilometer port in the free trade zone focuses on services, including collecting and transporting international goods, bonded logistics storage, international freight forwarding and financing. It also focuses on modern services such as information, technology and exhibition.