Box shortages challenge fast-growing China–Europe rail

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Box shortages challenge fast-growing China–Europe rail

| Nov 18, 2020 10:13AM EST
Shippers forced out of air and ocean trades by limited space and high rates are turning to overland transport from China to Europe, but the high demand is stoking capacity and equipment issues.
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