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World’s First China-Europe Arctic Container Express Route Officially Launched
On September 22, the vessel Istanbul Bridge completed loading operations at Berth 7 of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port’s Beilun Container Terminal Phase I in Zhejiang Province. In the early hours of September 23, the ship set sail via the Arctic shipping lane toward the Port of Felixstowe in the United Kingdom, marking the official opening of the world’s first China-Europe Arctic Container Express Route (China-Europe Arctic Express).
The China-Europe Arctic Express runs through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) across the Arctic, reaching Europe directly. The one-way voyage takes only 18 days—22 days shorter than traditional routes—while cutting carbon emissions by about 50 percent. This route is designed specifically for cross-border e-commerce and high-value goods. As a major achievement in the development of the “Ice Silk Road,” it provides faster and more sustainable international logistics options for China’s advanced manufacturing, cross-border e-commerce, and new energy industries.
The launch of the China-Europe Arctic Express also marks the first time Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has extended its service network to the Arctic Ocean, completing the “last piece of the puzzle” in its global shipping route coverage.
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10, 2025.
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 5 to 10, 2025.
As the world's first national-level import-focused exhibition, the CIIE has actively connected China and the world since its inception. Its role as a platform for international procurement, investment promotion, cultural exchange, and open cooperation has continued to grow, further highlighting its role as a globally shared public good.
The 7th CIIE, held successfully in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2024, achieved fruitful results. It attracted exhibitors from 152 countries, regions, and international organizations, with a total of 3,496 companies participating and showcasing 450 representative first-of-its-kind new products, technologies, and services. Annualized intended transactions reached a record high of US$80.01 billion, a 2% increase over the previous CIIE.
Nordic Xiangyang Online Roadshow Event
Together with the Xiangyang Free Trade Zone and the Wuhan Free Trade Zone, Nordgroup will host an online Nordic company roadshow in mid-November 2020, with the purpose of helping Nordic companies connect with potential Chinese companies.
Qingdao Nordic Business Match-Making Event
Qingdao, as the most important economic city in northern China, has strong development potential in the fields of artificial intelligence and high-end manufacturing.
Nordgroup and Qingdao SME Service Center will jointly organize Nordic China online matchmaking activities in mid-November to link many local SMEs and promote cooperation between Swedish and Chinese companies.
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