China launches new rail service to boost volumes to Europe via Caspian Sea
China is eyeing a four-fold increase in container volumes going via its Middle Corridor rail ...
By Sam Whelan
The China-Europe rail freight network is suffering congestion and delays from two broken cranes on the Kazakhstan border with China.
According to New Silk Road Intermodal (NSRI), two out of three cranes operating at the Altynkol transhipment terminal in Khorgos have broken down, prompting widespread delays and schedule changes.
NSRI said: “The cranes are under repair and, accordingly, two-to-three batches of trains cannot be loaded on time every day. The transport schedules for November will be suspended.”
CEO Jacky Yan added: “China Railway has ...
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