Eurasian rail container freight traffic continued to grow steadily in 2021, outperforming target indicators. Over the past year, 693K TEUs travelled along the Eurasian railway route, which is 27% more than the figure for 2020.
In an environment of high rate volatility and carrying capacity constraints on alternative modes of transport, railways are demonstrating excellent service and high levels of reliability to the market. Rail transport plays a strategic role as a ‘land bridge’ between Europe and Asia, offering exactly what shippers need: regular shipments, minimal transit times and stable prices.
The diversification of freight delivery routes was another area of focus in 2021, with improvements to railway logistics through the ports and terminals of Kaliningrad Region at the centre of attention. By the end of 2021, traffic volumes on this route had increased by 188.8% to 133,300 TEUs. Transportation along this route highlights the advantages of a multimodal approach to transporting freight: first by rail and then by sea to neighbouring countries, using the common CIM/SMGS consignment note.
