First Cold-Chain train connects Yunnan with Vientiane

A "China-Laos-Thailand Cold-Chain" transportation train departs from Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. - Photo credit: CFP via Laotian Times

VIENTIANE/BEIJING (Laotian Times): China has introduced its first refrigerated freight train service from Yunnan Province to Laos via the Lao-China Railway, marking a significant step in enhancing the efficiency of transporting perishable goods across the region.

This service began on 23 August, carrying 400 tons of fresh vegetables. The train departed from China’s Yuxi City in Yunnan Province traveled to Vientiane, Laos, and continued by road to Bangkok, Thailand. The service features modern refrigerated containers designed to maintain the quality of fruits and vegetables throughout the journey.