"Due to help from the local government, our products are now able to be shipped to Europe as scheduled via the China-Europe cargo fleet amid the pandemic," said Sun Lina, vice president of Qingdao Triple Master Health Technologies Co.

The company is a Sino-foreign joint venture mainly engaged in the R&D and production of sports equipment and accessories, fitness equipment and accessories, and other products. Its products are exported to 94 countries and regions around the world.

Since the beginning of this year, the COVID-19 epidemic has led to a sharp increase in demand for fitness equipment in foreign countries. The company's fitness equipment has been sold out in France, Germany, and other markets after a sharp increase in orders.

An employee works on a packing line at a factory of Qingdao Triple Master Health Technologies Co. [Photo/qdxin.cn]

"Due to the cost of transportation, our products are mainly shipped by sea. However, international shipping and air transportation channels have not been smooth amid the pandemic, making the export and delivery of our products difficult," said Sun.

She added that sea transportation is inefficient, as it takes 60 days to deliver products to the EU market as costs rise.

When the local government learned of the company's difficulties during an onsite visit, they helped it book three containers on a direct train to Europe.

On April 17, a China-Europe cargo train loaded with the company's products departed from Qingdao. Within 20 days, they were on shelves in many European stores and quickly sold out.

A China-Europe cargo train loaded with containers departs from Qingdao. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

The fast delivery capabilities of Qingdao Triple Master Health Technologies Co have earned it praise from its partners. The company has sent more than 200 containers via the China-Europe freight trains.

"The local government has also helped us in employee recruitment and organized training courses in customs procedures, trade friction, and more, which benefited us a lot," said Sun.

In August this year, due to Qingdao's strong business environment and the company's performance, investment in Qingdao Triple Master Health Technologies Co increased by $1.72 million.