The Sino-Korean sea-land intermodal transport cooperation pilot programme kicked off in 2010 from major cities in Shandong province, including Qingdao, Weihai and Rizhao. 

It offers door-to-door transport service between China and Korea via trucking and ro-ro shipping, mainly for time-definite and shock-sensitive electronic products and fresh aqua products. 

Xinhua's report said Lianyungang's participation in the programme will facilitate further opening of the city to the world market and enhance its international influence while attracting domestic market. It also helps to deepen the economic cooperation between Korea and Jiangsu province, where Lianyungang is located.