The China-Europe freight train is running smoothly, with both quality and quantity developing. According to China Railway,
the full capacity rate of China-Europe freight trains has remained above 99%, and the ratio of inbound trains to outbound trains has remained stable at more than 87%. From January to June this year, 4,324, 1,563, and 2,754 freight trains were operated on the west, middle, and east corridors, respectively, a year-on-year increase of 19%, 24%, and 7%. Among them, China-Europe freight train(Xi’an) opened a total of 2,619 trains, accounting for 30% of the total number.In the 28th week, the operation of all ports was good——The average time for trans-shipment in Alashankou，Khorgos and Manzhouli is 7 days, and the longest waiting time is less than 2 weeks;The average transportation time from China to Malaszewicze along the European route is 12-13 days;And that to Duisburg, Hamburg, Milan is about 18-23 days.Railways between Poland and Germany are undergoing maintenance now, which may cause delays.However,few trains have been impacted.For Russian direction – Except for the freight trains dispatched from Zengcheng and Datian, the longest transportation time of other trains does not exceed 20 days.It can even arrive in Moscow in 10 days. According to the latest news from Russian Railways，Bely Rast has been embargoed.Cargo Talk reminds you that if there are any shipment plans for Bely Rast, please pay close attention to the changes in this station.
The rail freight rates for this week are as follows:
European routes:
Outbound service
-The supply and demand are generally balanced.Some platforms have reduced their plans for public trains so that spaces are tight in mid-to-late July.In the 28th week,booking price in Chongqing was lowered by 10%, that in Wuhan was lowered by 3%, and that in Xi’an inland port was also lowered by 8%.Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Yiwu were basically the same as last week.
Inbound service
-As schedule has been reduced,the spaces is in great demand.Trains from Europe to Wuhan, Chongqing, and Changsha operate steadily once a week.At present, Chengdu and Zhengzhou are releasing their spaces in late July, and the margin is sufficient. At the same time, spaces in Xi’an and Hefei have already been sold out in Jul.Even through,rate of inbound spaces is not rising till now.
Russian route:
The overall supply and demand is stable, and the supply of spaces is relatively sufficient. Currently, most spaces at platforms are arranged after July 20.The spot rate remains the same as last week, staying within USD 6,500.
Central Asia route:
Prices in Central Asia change greatly. After increased at the end of June, the spaces price dropped in the middle and late July and the downward adjustment range was about 3000-4000 yuan.
In the 28th week,the container leasing prices in different regions and different routes showed obvious differences.The prices from the regular points in North China and East China to Duisburg, Hamburgstay is in the range of 500-600 US dollars.Affected by cargo volume of eastbound trip, the price from South China to Moscow has always keep high, around US$1,400. The price to St. Petersburg has increased by 20% month-on-month.Recently, inbound container leasing price in Minsk has increased, and outbound container has increased accordingly. In addition, prices in Almaty and Tashkent were raised by US$50-100.
Reference :
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Lv7b93wbeoy4L-2scf4Ddg