On April 15, 2026, the “Jinan-Qingdao Port” sea-rail combined transport train of PIL successfully launched. This event was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in Shandong’s foreign trade field and helping foreign trade companies “accelerate” their overseas expansion.
The reporter learned that recently, a sea-rail intermodal train carrying 26 vehicles departed from Jinan Inland Port, Shandong Port, and went straight to Qingdao Port, Shandong Port.
This landmark moment means that the “Jinan-Qingdao Port” PIL sea-rail combined transport train jointly built by Shandong Port Logistics Group, Qingdao Port and PIL has officially begun its journey, further improving the “inland port-hub port-international trunk line” integrated network.
The successful launch of the special train is inseparable from the hub momentum that Jinan Inland Port continues to release.
Since its inauguration on May 25, 2024, Jinan Inland Port has focused on Jinan’s manufacturing industry system and accurately matched the export needs of key enterprises.
Relying on an efficient transportation radius of 30 kilometers, it has provided a stable international logistics channel for leading companies such as BYD, China National Heavy Duty Truck, and Bond Laser.
The goods shipped cover many categories such as laser equipment, auto parts, steel balls, and food, and are rich and diverse.
By continuously optimizing the train organization and collection and distribution system, the inland port has effectively reduced the logistics costs of manufacturing companies and has become a key support platform for the integrated development of “advanced manufacturing + international logistics”.
The launch of the sea-rail combined transport train is a further extension and upgrade of the inland port’s functions.
The cooperation between PIL and Shandong Port has achieved the precise connection of shipping resources, port hubs and inland logistics channels.
During the special train operation stage, the logistics group Jinan Company gave full play to the advantages of multimodal transport organization and the function of an inland port hub, and achieved remarkable results by optimizing the transportation organization model.
The comprehensive logistics transportation cost has been reduced by 15%, and the transportation time has been compressed to 4.5 hours, greatly improving the stability of the supply chain.
The successful launch of the “Jinan-Qingdao Port” sea-rail combined transport train of PIL has achieved a win-win situation for cargo owners, ports and shipping companies.
With the normal operation of special trains, it will further help foreign trade companies reduce logistics costs and promote the high-quality development of the regional export-oriented economy.
Looking to the future, Shandong Port Logistics Group will continue to leverage its advantages as a port hub, deepen multi-party collaboration, innovate multimodal transport models, and build an efficient and convenient modern logistics system.
It is believed that with the joint efforts of all parties, this sea-rail combined transport train will become a powerful booster for the development of Shandong’s foreign trade and contribute port logistics to the construction of a new development pattern.
