Analysis of the Current Status and Characteristics of Cross-Border Freight Transportation on the China-Laos Railway
This article provides a detailed analysis of the current status and efficiency of freight transportation on the China-Laos Railway and discusses its impact on the economic development of both China and Laos as well as the regional economy.The article analyzes the railway's increased transport capacity,the diversification of goods,the promotion of economic development,and the challenges.It discusses various transportation models applicable to cross-border transportation on the China-Laos Railway,including direct transport,multimodal container transport,customized service transport,distributed loading with centralized customs clearance,and cross-border e-commerce logistics.Additionally,using the k-means clustering method,the article conducts a cluster analysis of freight volume at major international stations along the China-Laos Railway,exploring the characteristics of freight categories between stations.This analysis provides data support and strategic directions for further optimizing freight organization models,freight product design,and enhancing station freight efficiency.