A record volume of rail freight was transported into China from Kazakhstan in 2024. The number amounted to 32 million tonnes, up by 13 per…
Category: Alashankou
China-Europe: railways are congested and container rates are spiking
China-Europe trade corridors are currently facing some significant issues concerning container rates as well as congestion along the railways. Concerning rail freight, congestion concerns the Alashankou and Khorgos border crossings between China and Kazakhstan. Moreover, some issues are starting to surface at the Małaszewicze border crossing in Poland. Rail congestion is having a serious impact…