The average national railway transport distance of steel and iron, and non-ferrous metals in China shows a gradual decline based on forecasted data from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 835.57 kilometers in 2024, it decreases steadily to 834.56 kilometers in 2028. This represents a subtle downward trajectory, with the year-on-year variation being exceedingly minimal, and the cumulative average growth rate over the five-year period also indicating a slight contraction. In 2023, the value was higher than the forecasted starting point of 2024, signaling a preceding period of slight decrease.
Future trends to watch for include potential influences of shifts in industrial policy, advancements in logistics technology, changes in regional demand and supply chain optimization, which might alter railway transport efficiencies and preferences, prompting either a stabilization or further decline in transport distances. Additionally, monitor environmental policies and green logistics methods that could increasingly affect transportation choices.
