News / Contship and FELB launch first direct rail freight link between China and Italy

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Far East Land Bridge (FELB) has launched a westbound rail link between Chengdu and Contship Italia’s rail hub in Milan, the first direct rail connection between China and Italy.

The first train, carrying 40 containers, left the Chinese city on Saturday. The service will initially operate fortnightly and later increase frequency to weekly.

A Contship spokesperson said the journey should take around 20 days, the first connection reaching Melzo Rail Hub on 12 February.

“In future, the service can also be used for cargo ...