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Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., led by President Hiroyuki Okamoto, has launched a new rail transport service connecting Hanoi, Vietnam to Europe. This service leverages the China-Vietnam freight trains and the China-Europe Railway Express to enhance cross-border transport between ASEAN countries and Europe. Cargo is transported from Hanoi to Chongqing, China, and then forwarded to Europe, with the logistics company managing all aspects of the shipment, including collection, customs clearance, and final delivery. Notably, Yusen Logistics operates a significant logistics center in Duisburg, Germany, facilitating efficient distribution across Europe.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is relocating its high-frequency TransFER service between Hungary and Germany from Neuss to Duisburg. Duisburg and Budapest are critical hubs for European rail freight, with Budapest serving as a major conduit for the Southern and South-Eastern European markets through the BILK terminal. This terminal facilitates connections not only to Western Europe but also to Eurasia, enhancing Budapest’s strategic importance in Central Europe.

A ceremony was held in Beijing to sign an intergovernmental agreement on the project for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The heads of state took part in the event via video link, emphasizing the strategic importance of the new highway for strengthening China’s transport links with Central Asia, the Persian Gulf and Europe.

During the recent “China (Hubei) and Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference,” InterRail Europe and Hubei Port Group Co. Ltd. formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to leverage the strengths of both entities in rail freight transportation and port services.