On the express route to country's logistics leader

Landlocked province has taken advantage of its central location to become a major player in foreign trade via efficient transportation links

Editor's Note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

A freight train bound for Germany departed from Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Thursday, marking the sixth anniversary of the transcontinental express railway service.