News / Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe

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Russian Railways plans to significantly reduce transit times between Japan and Europe to generate increased volumes out of the east Asian nation.  

Westbound container traffic out of Japan increased by almost 11% last year and with transit times already down to 19 days, the carrier is looking to make further reductions, with a target of 11 to 14 days.  

Russian Railways general director Oleg Belozyorov said: “We’re offering new services and features and, in order to attract Japanese shippers, we are shortening the delivery time.” 

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