Beijing-Brussels by road is a “viable alternative”
The first ever transsiberian, commercial truck “caravan,” organised by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), arrived in Brussels from Beijing on October 17th, completing the 12,000 km journey in 21 days. The convoy of five HGVs carried furniture, carpets and other household goods for various consignees along the way.
IRU president Paul Laeremans said that “this truly historic initiative” shows that road transport provides a viable and faster transport alternative to ocean freight, particularly in the light of “stifling congestion at Chinese ports and dramatically increasing maritime freight rates.”...
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