Zigong Simulated Dinosaurs Capturing Half of the European Market

Reporters learned on the 14th from the Chengdu International Railway Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone that while Sichuan Zigong's simulated dinosaur exports have historically relied on sea transport, the advantages of rail transport have become increasingly apparent since the pandemic. Recently, a batch of Zigong simulated dinosaurs was exported via the China-Europe freight train.

It is understood that Zigong, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Dinosaurs," is an important source of dinosaur fossils in China. Currently, 80% of the world's simulated dinosaurs are produced in China, and Zigong accounts for 70% of China's simulated dinosaur production. Half of the simulated dinosaurs in Europe come from Zigong.

"To go global, we must meet export requirements," said Liu Benyan, general manager of Chengdu Changjiu Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., which is responsible for exporting Zigong's simulated dinosaurs. Before entering the international market, customs inspectors conduct a "full body check" of the simulated dinosaurs according to inspection instructions, ensuring that every detail meets export requirements.

With the China-Europe freight train playing an increasingly important role in the national economy and society, Changjiu Supply Chain has also achieved significant development, leveraging the advantages of the China-Europe freight train. In August 2018, Chengdu Changjiu Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. settled in the port area. Over the past three years, the company has continuously expanded, growing from a few employees to nearly 50, and its total foreign trade import and export volume increased from 40 million yuan to 1.1 billion yuan in 2020.

"The development of an enterprise is closely related to the external environment and local policies," Liu Benyan said. "This year, our work will focus on cross-border e-commerce. In addition, we plan to develop some physical businesses for imported goods to achieve diversified growth."  She added that the company plans to reach a total foreign trade import and export volume of 1.3 billion yuan this year.