News / Port logjams and ocean delays push China-Europe rail cargo via Russia

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Long sea freight delays have left shippers with “no other choice” they say, but to use Russia again for China-Europe rail freight.

Like most European forwarders, Netherlands-based Rail Bridge Cargo initially suspended its service through Russia when the war in Ukraine began. However, MD Igor Tambaca said some customers had requested Russian freight options again.

He told The Loadstar: “We could not look away from companies which have no issue with transit through Russia, given their supply chain challenges with sea freight.

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