News / China-Europe rail freight rising, but border tension sparks new routes

Source: Railcargo.com

China-Europe rail freight volumes have passed last year’s total, while tension on the Poland-Belarus border has seen alternative routes jostling for favour.

According to China Railway, between January-October there were 12,605 train trips, carrying 1.22m teu, up respectively 26% and 33% year on year, beating 2020’s 1.14m teu.

The railway operator noted there were proportionately more return trips in the first 10 months than last year, with inbound services rising to 81% of outbound.

The number of new services also increased, accounting for ...