As of September 2021, the China-Europe freight trains have reached more than 170 cities in 23 European countries, according to data from China’s National Development and Reform Commission. With over 70 routes, the freight-train service is available for the economic and social development in countries and regions along the route of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The current balance of Italian exports/imports demonstrates challenges for the transport industry, and makes it relevant to consider Italy’s exports as well as prospects for its modal shift.
The Red Sea crisis was a new challenge for maritime shipping, which begs the question of whether the maritime shipping market will be able to adapt to new circumstances or whether the unstable situation in the Red Sea will push shippers to switch to rail transport.