News / Some shippers opt to 'forget ethics' and rail through Russia to avoid delays

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China-Europe rail freight growth slowed dramatically in the first half, but carriers blanking sailings could help boost volumes during the peak season.

Pegged back by sanctions against Russia, the rail network’s usual double-digit annual growth has come to a screeching halt.

First-half volumes increased just 2.3%, to ...