Tianjin Port Group and Xian International Trade & Logistics Park have set up a joint venture to function as an inland port, reported Xinhua.

Tianjin Port will contribute its expertise in areas such as port operations, harbour fee collection and logistics services to turn the joint venture company into a leading force in northwest China’s logistics sector.

Tianjin Port has so far established 21 inland ports and regional sales centres. In 1996 it built an office in Xian, capital of Shaanxi province, and it played a lead role in opening a container train service between Xian and Tianjin.