Resilinc

JANUARY 24, 2022

The freight train that arrived in the Parisian rail hub of Valenton in early January wasn’t an especially large one—at 34 containers, it carried just 20% of the load of a typical intermodal freight train. It’s growing dramatically however. And France isn’t the only European country with growing rail links to China.

Europe 62

Europe China Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 62

Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 11, 2014

[link] The longest rail link in the world and the first direct link between China and Spain is up and running after a train from Yiwu in coastal China completed its maiden journey of 8,111 miles to Madrid. The first train was met by the mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella, and Spain’s minister of public works, Ana Pastor.

Container Tracking 40

Container Tracking Training Price Mitigation Strategies China 40

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

suppliers of frozen chicken to Kazakhstan began shipping product via the Black Sea and onward through Georgia, Azerbaijan, and across the Caspian Sea, to bypass trade restrictions imposed by Russia. For example, trains often must negotiate different national rail gauges along cross-border routes, and this can affect transit times.

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

suppliers of frozen chicken to Kazakhstan began shipping product via the Black Sea and onward through Georgia, Azerbaijan, and across the Caspian Sea, to bypass trade restrictions imposed by Russia. For example, trains often must negotiate different national rail gauges along cross-border routes, and this can affect transit times.

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers. But this solution faced new challenges—including the distance from port services in China. Several rail options. Customs and compliance support.

Asia 46

Asia Europe Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies 46

Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 8, 2023

As Russia attempts to minimize the impact of Western sanctions (with support from countries such as Kazakhstan, China, India, Turkey, UAE etc.) and provided them with training on relevant sanctions processes so they could process increased volumes. Accordingly, firms must be cautious of sanctions evasion methods with respect to Russia.

Trends 52

Trends Iran Russia Ukraine 52