On September 15th, the China-EU Freight Train International Cooperation Forum was successfully held in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province. The event resulted in 48 successful cooperation achievements. One of these achievements was the successful signing of a tripartite cooperation agreement on transportation and trade integration between JSFT, Swiss TELFAG Company, and Jiangsu Freight Train Company during the 'Train + Economy and Trade' sub-forum. Zhang Zhidong, Assistant General Manager of Jiangsu Foreign Trade Company, represented the company to sign this agreement.

Zhang Zhidong emphasized that JSFT will make use of their skilled professional teams and risk management expertise to maximize the benefits of serving the global supply and industrial chains. Within the framework of the international logistics channels and railway transportation capabilities along the 'Belt and Road' route in Jiangsu Province, they will collaborate with Swiss companies like TELFAG and other transportation and trade partners to establish a cooperative entity for transportation and trade chains in Central Asia and worldwide for minerals. Together, they will create an international supply chain platform for bulk commodities such as alloys and minerals. 

Swiss TELFAG company is a top-level chrome alloy supplier certified by ISO:9001 in the international market, mainly engaged in the international trade of bulk commodities, including nickel ore, chrome ore, chrome ferroalloy, coal, etc.

Since the start of this year, our company has formed a dedicated team to integrate transportation, trade, and finance. Our main focus is on developing markets in countries and regions along the Belt and Road Initiative, such as Russia and Central Asia. By utilizing the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative and China-Europe freight trains, we are continuously improving our channel construction at both ends and enhancing the competitiveness of our main products. Specifically, we are exploring ways to extend, supplement, and strengthen our industrial and supply chains, while also cultivating our agricultural and forestry products business.

JSFT aims to effectively utilize the advantages of provincial foreign trade enterprises. We will strengthen resource integration in mineral trade, logistics transportation, and financial support to enhance the comprehensive benefits and sustainable development capabilities of all parties involved. Our goal is to create a model of integrated development and cooperation in transportation and trade, while upholding the Silk Road spirit of peace, cooperation, openness, inclusiveness, mutual learning, and mutual benefit. We adhere to the principles of consultation, construction, and sharing, and strive to promote trade exchanges between Jiangsu, the Yangtze River Delta region, and Central Asian countries. We will continuously consolidate and expand the achievements of the forum.