Full to Europe, empty to China; if the container returns at all

Published on 23-10-2020 at 06:30

The shipping containers departing from China to Europe are basically full, while a considerable part of the shipping containers returning to China from Europe are empty. The return of the box to China cannot be completely avoided. The rail freight industry should adopt a multi-pronged approach and avoid one-size-fits-all policy.

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Tags: BRI, European Silk Road Summit, New Silk Road

Author: Jialu Zhang

Jialu Zhang heads the China Desk of RailFreight.com

2 comments op “Full to Europe, empty to China; if the container returns at all”

spv1093|23.10.20|10:18

Why not use a smaller version of the SECU-box?
http://advantage-environment.com/transport/secu-box-for-better-utilization-of-load-capacity/

Trans loading at hubs.

Johan Booij|23.10.20|19:13

Honestly I really believe that HCI with their renewed 4Fold is the best solution for all on this lane!
For info feel free to get in contact;

Johan.Booij@Grapevine-Capital.eu

https://4foldcontainers.com/

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