In Week 6th, China-Europe freight trans run steadily and smoothly. In the direction of Europe-bound route, it costs 17 days to arrive in Malaszewicze and 22 days to Budapest & Hamburg. In the direction of the Russia-bound route, the average transit time to Elektrougli is 13 days and to Selyatino is 21 days. Several trains arrived at their destinations later than expected mainly due to congestion at the borders. As far as we know, now most trains have to wait for nearly 7 days to transloading at China and Kazakhstan border. The efficiency of loading at the border of Poland and Belarus is faster, usually 2-3 days.
According to China Railway, the Khorgos rail port plans to transport more than 20,000 trains in February, which is the largest port traffic volume, followed by about 15,000 trains at Alashankou. However, the delivery schedule of China-Europe freight train has been tightened this month. Most freight forwarders are looking for goods for March since their space in hand have basically been matched. As the market changes this week, space to Central Asia is no longer in oversupply. According to Industry insiders, quotations for Central Asia trains are frequently. In addition, trucking enterprises resume their business. Trucking price fell back to the pre-holiday level, and there is no shortage of drivers.
Article quoted from Cargo Talk