New Silk Road in 2021: powerplay, record-high volumes but lack of quality
As another year passes by, the New Silk Road is still here stronger than ever. After surviving a global pandemic, overcoming supply chain crises and proving that rail is worthy of attention, the Silk Road...Read moreChina continues subsidies on New Silk Road next year
Chinese subsidies on the New Silk Road will continue to exist until 2023. This was decided by the Chinese government considering the ongoing pandemic, said Jacky Yan from New Silk Road Intermodal. However, 2022 is...Read more
Effect of subsidies on Dutch rail freight unclear
Due to the corona pandemic, it is not yet possible to determine the effect of the temporary subsidy scheme for stimulating freight transport by rail in the Netherlands. This is the conclusion of the Knowledge...Read more
Is the elimination of Chinese subsidies a good idea?
Over the past three years, China has been scaling down subsidies for train traffic between China and Europe. Financial support could not be more than 50 per cent of freight costs in 2018, no more...Read more
China prefers to subsidise round trips on New Silk Road
More and more new routes are being launched on the New Silk Road every year. Not all of them stand the test of time. Those that survive are also in danger as they need to...Read more
Russia implements subsidies for transit container trains
In order to stimulate container traffic on the railway network, the Government of Russia has implemented subsidies for local logistics companies. The amount of a state subvention for transporting containers varies from 290 to 860...Read more
Chinese support measures now also for companies abroad
Non-Chinese companies will be able to enjoy the various support policies of China in rail freight operations between Europe and China. This is one of several new measures of the Chinese government in supporting Eurasian...Read more
RailFreight webinar: New Silk Road – bubble or here to stay?
The success of the New Silk Road should represent the actual market demand. This has been said by many who fear that the Eurasian corridor turns out as a noting more than a bubble. Can...Read more