The First Eastbound Full-time Schedule Train operated by DB Cargo Eurasia departed on 27th June 2023 from Duisburg. The service will run weekly.
Together with the Westbound Full-time Schedule Train Service DB Cargo now offers a round trip - a huge step for rail freight transportation on the Eurasian corridor. With a lead time of 12 days on average, the Westbound Full-time Schedule Train Service has already received tremendous response from the market. It is especially interesting for customers who like to ship high value cargo and put more emphasis on a green supply chain.
Rail freight is twice as fast as ocean freight and compared to air freight it saves 95% of CO2. By using rail, customers can lower the mix of air freight in their portfolio but still rely on a very fast transit time. It has many benefits: short transit times has a positive impact on inventory management and is a good service for seasonal products or products with a short shelf-time.
DB Cargo has always been committed to provide sustainable and reliable transport solutions to its customers between China and Europe. We look forward to expanding the Full-time Schedule Train Service further. As the railway company with the largest network in Europe with over 18 subsidiaries, DB Cargo can provide rail services across the entire European continent.
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We would like to thank our partners - Xi'an International Inland Port Multimodal Transport Co., Ltd. and China National Railway Group for the excellent cooperation. The Full-time Schedule Train Service is an important step for securing and strengthening climate friendly supply chains between Europe and China.