Kerry launches new UK-China rail freight service
In this article (5)
Kerry Logistics Network announced the launch of its weekly scheduled Less Than Container Load (LCL) rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and Shanghai via the Yiwu terminal in the Yangtze River Delta, China, using its own consolidation containers.
This additional service option for east- and westbound shipments enhances Kerry Logistics’ existing Full Container Load (FCL) and LCL services, offering a transit time of 16 days for westbound cargo, and 21 days eastbound.
Shipments have already been successfully moved using the new service, which offers weekly departures on Friday eastbound and Wednesday westbound.
The rail freight solution is part of Kerry Logistics’ end-to-end freight management service, which provides an unrivalled range of upstream services, including storage, quality control, assembly, and reworking in addition to the pre-carriage and delivery to final destination.
Thomas Blank, managing director of Europe, Kerry Logistics, said, “Our proven track record and unparalleled service network in Asia, together with our local expertise throughout Europe, promise that we can now offer our customers a flexible, cost-effective solution on this route for cargoes from industrial freight, down to smaller e-commerce commodities.
“Acting as the consolidator ourselves allows us to offer shorter lead times, moving each shipment faster than if we had to wait for a full container from each customer, who can monitor their cargo along the route via online track and trace.
“We can be more reactive to our customers’ rapidly evolving needs,” Blank added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of freight is the new UK-China rail service designed to handle?
What kind of freight is the new UK-China rail service designed to handle?
The new service is capable of handling a wide range of goods, from large industrial freight to smaller e-commerce commodities, offering flexibility for various customer needs and shipment sizes.
Q.What is the transit time for cargo moving from Germany to China using this new rail service?
What is the transit time for cargo moving from Germany to China using this new rail service?
Eastbound cargo, travelling from Germany to China, has an expected transit time of 21 days. This is one of the new options available through Kerry Logistics' enhanced services.
Q.How often do shipments depart on the new rail freight service?
How often do shipments depart on the new rail freight service?
The new service offers weekly departures. Eastbound shipments depart on Fridays, and westbound shipments depart on Wednesdays, ensuring a regular and predictable schedule for customers.
Q.What additional upstream services does Kerry Logistics provide as part of this end-to-end solution?
What additional upstream services does Kerry Logistics provide as part of this end-to-end solution?
Kerry Logistics offers several upstream services, including storage, quality control, assembly, and reworking. These complement the pre-carriage and final delivery components of the freight management solution.