News / Damco China-Europe blocktrain offers speedier and cheaper option for shippers

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Last week saw the arrival in France of Damco’s first China to Europe blocktrain offering a faster option to sea freight and cheaper than air freight for time-sensitive goods.

Among other consignments, the 80-container train carried goods for sports equipment retailer Decathlon, and Damco said it was set to roll out this service to more customers and market sectors.

The train departed Wuhan in China’s Hubei province on 28 October and arrived in Dourges, France, on 16 November, using Maersk Line containers as part ...