UPS expands China-Europe rail service
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UPS announced the addition of six stations to its Preferred full and less-than-container load (FCL and LCL) multimodal rail service between Europe and China. The additional stations will give customers moving goods on the world’s largest trade lane more options to reduce supply chain costs and better balance cost/time-in-transit requirements.
Changsha, Chongqing, Suzhou and Wuhan Stations were added in China to the existing stations of Zhengzhou and Chengdu. In Europe stops in Duisburg, Germany and Warsaw, Poland were added to the existing stops of Lodz, Poland and Hamburg, Germany.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which new stations have been added in China for the rail service?
Which new stations have been added in China for the rail service?
UPS has added Changsha, Chongqing, Suzhou, and Wuhan stations in China. These new stops complement the existing stations of Zhengzhou and Chengdu on the expanded rail network.
Q.What new locations in Europe are now part of the service?
What new locations in Europe are now part of the service?
New European stops include Duisburg, Germany, and Warsaw, Poland. These join the previously available locations of Lodz, Poland, and Hamburg, Germany, enhancing the network.
Q.What is the main benefit for customers using this expanded service?
What is the main benefit for customers using this expanded service?
Customers using this service will have more options to lower their supply chain costs. It also allows for a better balance between cost and the time goods spend in transit.