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There has been an increase in China-Europe rail freight services.
In the month after the Suez incident, there has been an increase in China-Europe rail freight services. This was observed by U-Freight Group, a freight forwarder and logistics provider. According to the company, the Suez disturbance led many shippers to reconsider their options and include rail-and specifically intermodal services- in their transport solutions.
It would be unrealistic to think that rail could possibly substitute large container ships in transcontinental transportation, U-freight underlined. However, just like during the pandemic, rail proved during the Suez crisis that it is a viable and reliable mode of transport. Furthermore, other factors like the high costs in air freight, and container shortages in maritime transport, make rail look even more enticing. Together with the short transit times, Eurasian rail freight seems to become a crucial part of the supply chain equation.
Especially when it comes to shipping specific goods like electronic devices, time-sensitive products or when there is a sudden demand increase, rail freight is there to provide dedicated and tailor-made solutions. Given that it remains substantially consistent and flexible even under difficult or particular conditions, it is no surprise that U-freight notices a shift in shippers’ preferences. Read more
Source: RAILFREIGHT.COM
