New China–Europe freight train: Greater Bay Area → Istanbul
A 2025 launch report on the X9024 multimodal service from Guangzhou to Istanbul, with an estimated main-leg journey of about 20 days.
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In September 2025, the X9024 service departed Guangzhou International Port for Istanbul, Türkiye, carrying household appliances, garments and footwear.
The launch report described a rail–sea–rail route through Khorgos, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia, crossing the Caspian and Black Seas. The operator estimated about 20 days in transit.
The operator's launch comparison
The operator estimated a saving of 10–15 days against sea freight, with freight charges around 60% of air freight. These comparisons describe that launch and do not establish current prices.
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