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Apr 03, 2019 (newstodate): Is a cargo trucking service between China and Europe a challenge to air cargo?
At least, the offer is now in the market in the form of a road service between China and Europe by Switzerland's CEVA Logistics.
Just 16 days after departure, the seven tonnes of garments destined for a worldwide retailer in Spain successfully this week completed the door-to-door delivery.
Departing from South China, the TIR certified truck traveled via Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France, covering a total distance of more than 13,600km.
No inspection was required during transit following the Customs sealing at Khorgos on the China-Kazakstan border and the unsealing in Spain.
-The road service is a very cost-sensitive alternative to air and rail transport. Compared to air transport, the cost is more than 40 percent lower, and it is at least 10 days faster than rail transport, says Kelvin Tang, Director of Road & Rail CEVA Logistics North Asia.
Following the completion of a series of tests, the China-Europe trucking service will become a regular service later in April 2019.
At least, the offer is now in the market in the form of a road service between China and Europe by Switzerland's CEVA Logistics.
Just 16 days after departure, the seven tonnes of garments destined for a worldwide retailer in Spain successfully this week completed the door-to-door delivery.
Departing from South China, the TIR certified truck traveled via Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France, covering a total distance of more than 13,600km.
No inspection was required during transit following the Customs sealing at Khorgos on the China-Kazakstan border and the unsealing in Spain.
-The road service is a very cost-sensitive alternative to air and rail transport. Compared to air transport, the cost is more than 40 percent lower, and it is at least 10 days faster than rail transport, says Kelvin Tang, Director of Road & Rail CEVA Logistics North Asia.
Following the completion of a series of tests, the China-Europe trucking service will become a regular service later in April 2019.