Customs officers inspect a China-Laos cargo train before its departure in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 21, 2022. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

Customs officers inspect a China-Laos cargo train before its departure in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 21, 2022. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train waiting to depart in a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train departing from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.

The quick entry and export channel save 24 hours in cargo clearance process, which helps shorten the journey time for freight transportation. 

Aerial photo taken on May 21, 2022 shows a China-Laos cargo train departing from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. A cargo train carrying local foods and agricultural machines departed from a station in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Laos' capital Vientiane on Saturday, marking the launch of the first China-Laos cargo train that enjoys a favorable quick entry and export channel.