The China-Laos Railway has transported more than 14 million tonnes of cross-border goods worth over 60 billion yuan (USD 8.4 billion) since opening in December 2021, according to Kunming Customs. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, freight volume exceeded 3.43 million tonnes, up six per cent year-on-year, with cargo value rising 41 per cent to 15.4 billion yuan — both record highs.
The line has become a major trade corridor linking 19 countries, including Laos, Thailand, and Singapore. Cargo categories have expanded from 500 at launch to over 3,600, reflecting robust diversification and continued growth momentum.