Container Storage depot in Chongqing, China — Key Logistics Hub in Southwest China
Chongqing is not a port in the traditional maritime sense, but rather the largest inland port and multimodal transport hub in Southwest China. Located on the banks of the Yangtze River, this municipality plays a unique role in China's logistics system, connecting the country's western regions to global markets through a network of railways, river waterways, and highway corridors.
For German, French, Spanish, and Italian importers, Chongqing represents exceptional value as the primary departure point for China-Europe Railway Express services, as well as a key node for cargo moving from China's interior manufacturing regions to Western European markets via overland rail corridors.
My Containers provides container storage and handling services at partner depots in Chongqing — delivering comprehensive logistics solutions for Western European businesses.
Why Chongqing Matters for Western European Logistics
Unique "Five-Type" Logistics Hub Status
Chongqing became the first city in China to simultaneously hold all "five types" of national logistics hub designations: port-type, land-port-type, airport-type, production-service-type, and commercial-service-type. By the end of 2025, cargo turnover across these hubs reached 120 million tonnes — a 13% year-on-year increase — accounting for over 90% of the city's container throughput.
Center of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor
Chongqing hosts the operational center of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC). This network connects Western China to global markets through railways, maritime routes, and highways, transiting via the Beibu Gulf ports in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province.
As of 2025, the corridor covers 584 ports in 127 countries and regions worldwide. It handles over 1,300 types of goods including electronics, automobiles and components, machinery and equipment, and food products.
River and Railway Routes
Chongqing is situated on the navigable section of the Yangtze River, providing access to maritime ports via river transport — cargo can follow the "Golden Waterway" of the Yangtze to Eastern China ports and onward by sea. Simultaneously, international railway routes pass through Chongqing, including China-Europe freight trains connecting China to Central Asia and Europe — with direct services to major Western European depots in Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.
