China-Europe rail freight rates have leaped five-fold on the back of “extreme” demand and lack of equipment.
Furthermore, a container backlog on China’s border with Khazakstan (Alashankou and Khorgos) has prompted a temporary suspension of some westbound services.
Geodis said that from Tuesday, “all westbound trains from China to Europe have been suspended. The eastbound rail route from Europe to China is running as usual, but we expect certain delays in stretch from …

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