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Red Sea shipping problem benefits Russian overland routes from Asia

By Rhod Mackenzie

Shipping via the sea lanes forms the backbone of trade corridors between the European Union and China, accounting for 90% of trade. According to Eurostat, imports from China in 2022 amounted to 627 billion euros, and exports amounted to 234 billion euros. The largest importer of...

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The demand for rail transport across Russia from Asia has increased

By Rhod Mackenzie
According to the Financial Times, logistics companies and rail operators have reported a surge in demand for transporting goods from Asia to Europe by rail via Russia since the start of the Red Sea crisis.
DHL, a major shipping company, claims that requests to transport goods on...

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North-South ITC is promising but faces some problems

By Rhod Mackenzie

The North-South ITC's development will notably boost agricultural exports from the southern territories of the Russian Federation. By 2030, market participants estimate that it could potentially reach 30 million tonnes. However, Iran's trade relations' progression is delayed by p...

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