China-Europe rail evolving into reliable 'preferred transport mode'

[John Ashworth]

China-Europe rail evolving into reliable, shipper-driven solution

More, faster rail route options with more reliability/visibility, are the chief reasons China-Europe rail use is increasing. Add the historic time advantage over ocean freight and cost advantage over air cargo and the net result is a shift in rail from an “interesting option” to “preferred transport mode" for many shippers.