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Trains from China to Russia delayed by several weeks as European trade gets priority

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September 16, 2024
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Chinese freight trains destined for Russia are facing delays of several weeks. Trains heading to Europe are reportedly being prioritised by Chinese companies because the…

Russian Railways expands financial stimulus to decongest eastern infrastructure

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August 28, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) has expanded its 20,7 per cent discount on container transportation in open wagons. The move is aimed at decongesting its Far East…

Russia grows first quarter rail exports to China by 27,5%

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April 29, 2024
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Russian rail exports to China have grown by 27,5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter. In total, Russia exported 9,4 million tonnes of freight during this period. The growth reflects an ongoing trend of growing rail freight volumes between the two countries. As a result of Western sanctions, it is geopolitically important for Russia…

Russia and China see record rail freight volumes in 2023

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February 19, 2024
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Russia and China have reached a new record rail freight volume between the two countries. The total freight volume going through Russia’s Far East border crossings grew by 26 per cent from 2022, amounting to nearly 44 million tonnes. This number includes traffic to and from Mongolia. The total freight volume among all transport modalities […]