News / China-Europe rail gets a head of steam from Covid rules relaxation

Following the country’s sudden change in Covid policy, rail freight forwarders are expecting smoother supply chains in China.

According to Igor Tambaca, MD of Rail Bridge Cargo, Covid restrictions were seriously hampering the movement of cargo.

He told The Loadstar: “We’re expecting a little boost in the run up to Chinese New Year on stuck orders from China to Europe, as some factories were closed.

“We have seen delayed shipping orders over the past two months, and delayed pick-ups due to the Covid ...