Rail frequency from and to China reaches historic level
Normally, between 35 and 40 trains travel between Duisburg in Germany and various destinations in China every week. This number had declined in February and March.
But since the lock-down was lifted in some provinces, China’s economy has quickly started up again. Last month, the Port of Duisburg registered an increase to 50 trains a week.
Since 2011, when the first China-train arrived in Duisport, the number of freight trains travelling regularly between China and Duisburg has steadily increased: currently, 30% of the entire rail-based trade between Europe and China runs through the Duisburg logistics hub.
Furthermore, of the 1,400 trains out of Chongqing destined for Europe, around 80% were handled in the Port of Duisburg last year. (ben)